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Economic Worries Fuel Gold Rush in China Despite Rising Costs
Despite the challenges posed by a faltering economy and a depreciating yuan, Chinese consumers and the central bank are increasingly investing in gold, driving the price to record highs above $2,400 an ounce. The allure of gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, has intensified amid global economic and geopolitical instability. Additionally, anticipations of interest rate cuts by central banks, which tend to reduce yields on bonds, are making gold an even more attractive investment. The weakening yuan, which has dropped about 5% against the US dollar over the past year, further exacerbates the cost for Chinese buyers, yet does not deter their demand.
Gold Prices Dip as Middle East Conflict Cools, Market Eyes Upcoming U.S. Economic Indicators
Gold prices fell more than 2% to approximately $2,345 per ounce, reversing a five-week upward trend—the longest in over a year—as tensions in the Middle East began to subside. The decrease in geopolitical risk followed Iran's understated reaction to recent Israeli strikes, indicating a lower likelihood of immediate retaliation. This shift has reduced the market's risk premium, particularly as bullish sentiment on oil also receded on Monday, further reflecting easing tensions in the region. These developments come as traders eagerly anticipate upcoming U.S. economic data, which is expected to provide clearer insights into future monetary policy directions.
Defying Conventional Thinking: Gold Gains Against Rising Rates and a Robust Dollar
Despite conventional expectations, gold prices have remained resilient in the face of rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar, traditionally negative factors for the metal. Typically, higher interest rates draw capital towards bonds due to their attractive yields, diminishing gold's appeal as an investment. Simultaneously, a strong dollar usually suppresses gold prices, as it increases the metal's cost in other currencies, encouraging selling. However, current market trends show that gold has diverged from these historical patterns, maintaining its value despite these adversarial conditions.
Gold's STEALTH Institutional Rally...What Happens When the Public Arrives?
Join us in this thoughtful discussion with investment expert Rick Rule, who sheds light on the understated yet steady increase in gold prices
Federal Reserve Reveals Over 1,800 Banks Accessed Emergency Funds Post-SVB Collapse
The Federal Reserve reported that 1,804 depository institutions, representing 20% of all eligible entities, accessed its emergency lending facility following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last March. According to the semi-annual Financial Stability Report, most of these institutions—95% in fact—were smaller entities with assets under $10 billion. The Bank Term Funding Program was established to counteract a liquidity crisis triggered by a sudden surge in withdrawals, which led to the failures of major banks like SVB and Signature Bank, necessitating a swift governmental intervention to stabilize the financial sector.