Russia Overcomes Draconian Western Sanctions with the Help of Gold

Russia’s Gold Reserves Provide Reliable Protection from Western Sanctions Russia’s gold reserves have become the “magic wand” with which Russia has easily survived the West’s “infernal” sanctions and achieved economic growth. The West Admires Russia’s Policy of Pegging the Ruble to Gold The Russian economy showed unprecedented growth of 3.6% in 2023 against the backdrop of over 16,000 sanctions, as … Read More

China and Russia drive record gold rally toward $2,280

The price of gold recently hit an all-time high, surpassing a valuation of $2,200. This record surge in prices has fueled aggressive debates regarding a potential misalignment in the global economic structure, which is driving gold prices to new highs. With the gradual erosion of the USD and calls to support regional currencies, investor sentiment is now backing gold, pushing … Read More

Young Chinese Investors Are Stockpiling Gold Beans

Gold, the leading commodity, has attracted investor attention by reaching a new all-time high of $2,195 per ounce. Now, young Chinese investors are deploying capital to accumulate gold beans and other gold jewelry for wealth protection. Interestingly, these beans have become very popular among Chinese Generation Z, thanks to their accessibility with a weight of one gram each. Therefore, around … Read More

JPMorgan sees gold rising to $2,500 amid Fed shifts

JPMorgan predicts that gold will reach $2,500 due to moderating inflation and potential Fed rate cuts. Key Takeaways JPMorgan Chase & Co. ranks gold as its top commodity pick, with a potential price target of $2,500 per ounce. Gold’s all-time high reached $2,195.15 on Friday, indicating strong market momentum. Achieving the price target depends on continued inflation moderation and the … Read More

Gold and Silver Drop Over 1% Following U.S. Inflation Data

Precious metals traded with losses on Tuesday, with gold and silver dropping over 1% after the latest report showed that U.S. annual inflation stood at 3.2% in February, showing better-than-expected results. The latest inflation data could influence the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week, which appears to be driving precious metal prices down. At 9:36 ET, gold fell … Read More

Why Gold Is at Record Levels Despite Strong U.S. Stock Market and Economy

  The United States appears almost certain to avoid a recession, stock indices are trading at record levels, and even riskier investments like bitcoin are at all-time highs, yet gold, arguably the world’s oldest investment, often viewed as a hedge against market losses elsewhere, continues to gain value. KEY FACTS Gold traded at an all-time high of $2,195 per ounce … Read More

Silver’s surge sparks speculation about a potential super squeeze

Silver has posted its largest gain in months, generating considerable excitement on social media and other investment platforms that the move could mark the beginning of an extended price rally. Silver has just recorded its largest single-day gain in months Other low-yielding or zero-yielding assets have been rising since late last week Risk management is important for anyone trading silver … Read More

While gold climbs to record highs, Wall Street analysts say it has even further to go

KEY POINTS Gold is climbing to record highs, with the April gold contract closing above $2,100 per ounce for the first time. Citi analysts describe themselves as “medium-term bullion bulls” and view gold as a “hedge against recession” in developed markets. Recent moves have been attributed to stronger market expectations of a rate cut in June by the Federal Reserve. … Read More

How to invest/trade in gold:

Physical gold: purchasing physical gold in the form of jewelry, coins, or bars provides direct exposure to the metal, but involves considerations such as secure storage, insurance, and higher transaction costs. Gold ETFs/ETCs: exchange-traded funds or commodities offer a convenient way to invest in gold without holding physical metal. These products closely track gold prices and can be easily traded … Read More

Central banks increase gold reserves to diversify away from the dollar

Central banks worldwide are likely accumulating gold as a strategy to diversify away from the dollar, in light of concerns over persistent U.S. fiscal deficits and inflationary pressures. Despite the stability of the dollar and rising real yields, gold prices have climbed to 50-year highs against most major currencies, driven not by ETFs or seasonal purchases, but by central bank … Read More