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UAE Becomes the World’s Second-Largest Gold Hub Amid Rising Asian Demand
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has overtaken London to secure its position as the world’s second-largest gold trading hub, driven by surging demand from Asia, according to a report by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). The report highlights that Asian markets...
Gold Plummets Almost Three Percent After Trump Wins Election
Gold prices took a notable hit this week, sliding nearly three percent after the U.S. presidential election concluded with Donald Trump as the projected winner. Investors quickly moved capital into assets like the U.S. Dollar, stocks, and Bitcoin, reducing gold's...
Gold Prices Surge to Record High, Cross $2,720 Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices saw a significant rise, reaching around $2,720 in the early hours of Monday's Asian trading session. This surge in demand for gold, a well-known safe-haven asset, is driven by heightened global uncertainties, including concerns about the US election and...
Gold Prices Steady as U.S. PPI is Moderate in September
The gold market remained stable as new data indicated that U.S. producer prices experienced moderate pressure in September. According to the U.S. Labor Department’s report on Friday, the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.1% last month, following a 0.2% increase in...
Gold Market Sees Consolidation Amid Shifting Economic Conditions
The gold market has entered a phase of consolidation, showing a slight decline after a strong rally in recent months. Since late July, gold futures surged nearly $300, rising from just below $2,400 per ounce to reach record highs. The lack of any significant...
Gold Prints New Record Peaks As Fed Rate Cut Expectations Surge
Key Takeaways: Record Gold Prices: Gold has surged to a record high of $2,586 per ounce, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut. Fed Rate Cut Expectations: The market is increasingly betting on a 50 basis point rate cut, with the...
Itech Spots High Grade Copper And Gold In Reynolds Range Rock Chips
iTech Minerals (ASX) has made great progress at the Reynolds Range project in the Northern Territory. The company has reported exceptionally high-grade copper and gold results from recent follow-up sampling, offering promising insights into the potential of this vast...
Gold Prices Rise as US Dollar Tumbles After Powell’s Speech
Key Takeaway: Gold prices surged over 1% as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts, signaling optimism that inflation is nearing the Fed’s 2% target. This led to a weakening of the US Dollar and a decline in US Treasury yields,...
Australian Shares Higher as Gold Hits Record High
The Australian share market has continued its upward trend for the third consecutive day, buoyed by gains in banking and retail sectors, despite declines in CSL and Seek shares. Gold miners saw significant benefits as gold prices hit a record high amid escalating...
Gold Price Flat Lines Below $2,400 Amid Mixed Fundamental Cues, Downside Remains Cushioned
As of Wednesday, the price of gold (XAU/USD) has attracted attention from dip-buyers near the $2,379-2,378 range. The market saw a brief climb to a fresh daily peak during the European session. This movement comes in response to softer economic data from the United...
Gold Price Retreats beneath $2,400 as Traders Await US Data
Key Takeaways Gold's recent peak at $2,432 was tempered by rising US Treasury yields, stabilizing prices below $2,400. A 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September is widely anticipated, supporting gold prices. India's reduction in import taxes on...
Focus on Long-Term Gold Trends, Not Short-Term Fluctuations, Says Analyst David Brady
Gold remains stuck in a wide trading range, fluctuating between $2,400 and $2,300 an ounce. The ongoing aggressive monetary policy by the Federal Reserve has kept many investors wary, contributing to this volatility. However, independent market analyst David Brady...
Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Market Uncertainty and Anticipation of Fed Minutes
Key Takeaways: Gold's Modest Rise: Gold prices are experiencing a cautious upward trend, supported by dip-buying as traders anticipate clearer signals from the Federal Reserve regarding future rate cuts. Market Focus on FOMC Minutes: Investors are eagerly awaiting the...
Nobles Nob Gold Mine To Be Reopened By Tennant Mining As Prices Hit Record Highs In 2024
Mining is set to make a comeback in the Northern Territory's former gold hotspot, with Tennant Mining reopening the Nobles Nob mine near Tennant Creek. The company has begun constructing a processing plant 14 kilometres southeast of the town. Gold extraction at Nobles...
Gold Spikes After US Inflation Data Increases Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold prices surged following the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data indicating a slowdown in inflation during May. This development has heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could implement interest rate cuts sooner than previously...
Gold Price Remains Capped in a Familiar Trading Range Ahead of US Services PMI Data
Gold prices managed to remain above a multi-week low on Tuesday, hovering around the $2,316-$2,315 range. This slight dip came after a minor recovery in the US Dollar (USD), which had previously hit its lowest point in over two months. However, expectations that the...
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX News Wrap: Gold hit a record high, silver and copper surged also
The week began with attention on Federal Reserve Chair Powell's virtual commencement address, though he refrained from discussing economic policy due to his recent Covid diagnosis. Data was limited, with the People's Bank of China maintaining the Loan Prime Rates at...
Gold Prices Rise For Their Strongest Week In Six
Gold prices surged on Friday, marking their strongest week in six, propelled by renewed speculation of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Spot gold ascended by 0.4% to $2,369 after reaching a more than two-week peak earlier in the day. Spot rates displayed...
De Grey Mining Initiates $395 Million Equity Raise for Western Australia Gold Endeavor
De Grey Mining, an Australian gold mining company, has unveiled a significant equity raise amounting to A$600 million ($395.34 million) on Wednesday. This strategic move is aimed at fulfilling a crucial precondition necessary to secure debt financing for its ambitious...
Gold Prices are Climbing. What Experts Say About Investing Now
In 2024, the value of gold has skyrocketed, marking a significant increase in gold futures by 14.49% since the beginning of the year. Reaching new heights, the price per ounce hit an all-time high recently, with a noteworthy climb since early March to its current...
Gold Prices Hit a Record High. What’s Behind The Surge?
As gold prices soar to unprecedented levels, consumers are rushing to outlets like Costco for gold bars, yet they're not alone in this frenzy. Investors have propelled gold prices to historic highs, marking a remarkable 17% surge this year alone. Surpassing even the...
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Pulls Back to Near $2,310 From The Fresh Highs
Gold prices took a step back, retreating from the recent record high of $2,330 reached on Friday. During the Asian session on Monday, it hovered around $2,310 per troy ounce. This pullback comes amid challenges facing the precious metal, largely due to reduced...
Silver Prices are Well-Positioned to Outperform Gold Once Again
In a recent analysis, Mobeen Tahir, Director of Research at WisdomTree, suggests that silver may be poised for a cyclical outperformance relative to gold. Tahir highlights the strong correlation between the two metals, indicating that gold's ongoing rally bodes well...
Ballarat Gold Mine Rockfall Fatality Renews Calls for Stronger Regulations From Engineers, Former Miners
The recent rockfall at Ballarat Gold Mine, claiming the life of Kurt Hourigan and leaving another worker critically injured, has reignited concerns over safety standards in Victoria's mining sector. Former mine employees and safety campaigners are advocating for...
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD trades with mild negative bias ahead of Chinese data
In the early hours of Monday's Asian trading session, the price of gold dipped near $2,155. This downward movement is attributed to stronger-than-expected inflation data from the US, potentially delaying Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts. However, there's...
High-Grade African Gold Hits Trigger Aurum Share Price Jump
Aurum Resources experiences a significant surge in share prices by over 30% following a remarkable discovery at its Boundiali project in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. The company's latest drill results reveal an impressive 73-meter intercept containing 2.15 grams per...
Gold Prices Hit a New Record High – Here are 5 Reasons Why Investors are Buying In
Gold investment has recently surged, driven by economic factors and global uncertainties. Amidst the backdrop of inflationary pressures, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions, gold has emerged as a beacon of stability for investors seeking to safeguard their...
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Loses Ground Below $2,040, US GDP Data Eyed
The price of gold remains below the mid-$2,000s as the US Dollar gains strength in early trading hours. Despite this, uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rates could bolster the yellow metal's prospects ahead of the release of the Core Personal...
Gold Price Falls as US core PCE Data Looms Large
In the early hours of Monday's New York session, the price of gold experienced a slight decline, dipping below the $2,030 mark, while the US Dollar maintained a subdued stance. Federal Reserve's Williams hints at potential interest-rate cuts later this year, adding to...
Gold Prices Bounce off Confluence Support, Markets Eye US PPI for Fed Cues
Gold prices surged on Thursday, reclaiming the psychologically significant $2,000 level amidst a backdrop of weakening U.S. dollar and subdued U.S. Treasury yields. The momentum was fueled by disappointing January U.S. retail sales figures, which contracted 0.8%...
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD extends losses to near $2,020 ahead of US Inflation
The price of gold experiences a dip amid cautious market sentiment ahead of the release of US inflation figures. The strengthening US Dollar contributes to the decline in the value of the precious metal. Investor preference for the US Dollar over safe-haven assets...
Copper is better-positioned than gold in 2024 as supply crisis looms: Asserts American Pacific Mining
In anticipation of a more promising year for the copper market in 2024, American Pacific Mining Corp's CEO, Warwick Smith, foresees a positive shift as demand continues to outpace diminishing supply. Following a lackluster 2023, Smith, in an exclusive interview with...
Gold Coast Rental Crisis Deepens: House Rates Reach $850 Weekly, Units Hit $680
In a challenging turn of events, Gold Coast tenants are resorting to shared living arrangements, accommodating up to five housemates to cope with soaring rental prices. The escalating housing costs have prompted a struggle for affordability, with residents like...
Hedge Funds are Selling Their Gold, But They are Not Bearish
Gold prices face volatility amid uncertainty over U.S. interest rates, with hedge funds trimming bullish positions. According to the latest Commodity Futures Trading Commission data, traders are hesitant to take significant bearish bets. Despite gold holding above...
Anticipating Federal Reserve Moves, Gold Surges in Final Week of 2023
As the year draws to a close, the price of gold has experienced an upward tick, driven by speculations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2024 and a decline in the strength of the US dollar. Gold, currently hovering near its all-time high, is poised for its...
Barton Gold Expands Tunkillia Project by 20% Through Discovery of Three New Zones
Barton Gold (ASX: BGD) (OTCQB: BGDFF) celebrates a significant achievement following its aggressive exploration efforts in South Australia, revealing a remarkable 20% increase in the Tunkillia gold project's Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Mineral Resource...
Unveiling the Unraveling: Duo Behind $40 Million Gold Bullion Fraud Sentenced to Prison
In a startling turn of events, the Supreme Court of New South Wales has handed down convictions and prison sentences to two individuals, Cedric Adrian Millner and Jonatan Kelu. The conviction stems from their joint conspiracy to orchestrate a financial loss of...
Gruyere increases production in pursuit of gold
An unprecedented amount of ore was produced at the Gruyere gold mine owned by Gold Road Resources during the December quarter of 2021. In its December quarterly report, the company indicated that Tier 1 gold operations mined 3.2 million tons (Mt) of ore, an increase...