Why This Gold Bull Market Could Be Very Different

This current bullish trend in the gold market is unique due to widespread optimism among analysts, traders, and bankers, albeit with some caution. The anticipation of a rise to $2,500 per ounce is fueled by favorable financial conditions, including interest rate cuts by major central banks like the Swiss National Bank, expected similar actions by the US Federal Reserve and others, election year dynamics, and ongoing wars. Gold recently hit a record high of $2,221 but needs to consistently break through this level for sustained growth. The silence from informed dealers adds to the intrigue.

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Gold’s Behaviour Points to Sustained Strong Demand

March has seen gold's price soar, hitting a new record of USD 2,221 per ounce, fueled by the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) announcement of three projected rate cuts this year. Despite a slight dip following a surge in the dollar, gold is on track for a 7% gain this month, with silver not far behind at a 10% increase. This rally comes after both metals faced declines earlier in the year, reacting to rising dollar values and U.S. Treasury yields, which were influenced by higher inflation expectations and reduced rate cut forecasts.

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Larry Fink Critiques India's Gold Obsession: Little Economic or Investor Benefit

BlackRock's Larry Fink has pointed out that India's deep-rooted love for gold hasn't significantly benefitted its economy or yielded strong returns for investors. In his annual letter, the BlackRock Founder and Chairman reflects on discussions with Indian policymakers during his visit last November, highlighting their concerns over the nation's gold consumption. Despite its cultural significance and status as a symbol of wealth, Fink notes, gold's performance has lagged behind the Indian stock market, offering little in terms of economic stimulus.

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HSBC Introduces Groundbreaking Tokenized Gold in Hong Kong

HSBC has launched the first bank-issued tokenized gold product for retail customers in Hong Kong, named HSBC Gold Token. This move is part of both the bank and the government's initiative to make real-world assets digitally accessible. Tokenized gold represents physical gold ownership recorded on a blockchain, aiming to meet the growing demand for digital assets. The launch follows the Hong Kong government's efforts to promote digital asset accessibility, highlighted by recent regulatory guidelines from the Securities and Futures Commission. This innovative step could redefine how investors interact with gold and digital assets.

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Gold Rises on Rate Cut Expectations Before Inflation Data

Gold prices increased on Tuesday, buoyed by the growing anticipation of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors are keenly awaiting this week's inflation data to assess potential cut timings. Spot gold saw a 0.2% rise to $2,176.59 per ounce, with an early session peak of a 1.3% jump. U.S. gold futures slightly rose by 0.04%, closing at $2177.2.

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