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China has secured its first foreign partner under its gold-custody scheme, with Cambodia agreeing to store reserves in China as Beijing expands its role in global bullion markets.
Gold has surged over 50% this year, while Bitcoin is up about 13%, raising questions about which asset truly functions as a hedge against a weakening US dollar.
Gold prices remain elevated after a robust run this year, yet officials at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) say their own heavy holdings may justify profit-taking, even as global central-bank buying supports the metal.
Gold suffered its worst single-day drop in 12 years, tumbling more than 6% amid profit-taking and a firmer dollar. Still, the long-term outlook remains bullish thanks to central bank buying and inflation hedging.
HSBC has joined a growing number of major banks forecasting gold at $5,000 per ounce by 2026, as geopolitical tensions, central bank demand, and policy uncertainty fuel one of the strongest bull markets in decades.
Gold’s global market capitalization has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time ever, fueled by record prices above $4,280 per ounce and sustained safe-haven demand amid global uncertainty.
Gold hit a record $4,179 per ounce on Tuesday as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid escalating US-China trade tensions and expectations for deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Spot silver prices surged past $49 per ounce on Wednesday, reaching levels not seen since April 2011 and renewed interest in precious metals markets.
Commodities are raw materials and primary products traded globally, including energy, metals, agricultural goods, and livestock. Learn how it works, why it matters, how to evaluate it, and which risks beginners should understand.