What HSBC’s research reveals about the recent market rally HSBC Global Investment Research notes that the recent rally in commodity and related markets was driven less by traditional industrial fundamentals and more by three other forces: physical market tightness, investment demand, and macroeconomic uncertainty. That observation shifts the focus from long-term production and consumption trends … Read more
Gold slips after one-week high, futures follow suit Spot gold eased by 0.3% to $4,440.67 per ounce as of 0344 GMT, retreating from an over one-week high touched in the previous session. US gold futures for February delivery also declined 0.3%, trading at $4,449.60. Market snapshot Spot gold: $4,440.67 per ounce (down 0.3%) US gold … Read more
Analysts are pointing to a likely rise in the prices of metals and minerals driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions. At the same time, they are cautious to stress that this rise is expected to be a pricing and risk-premium event rather than a sign of actual shortages. For businesses, investors and industries that depend on … Read more
Venezuela shipped 113 metric tonnes of gold from its central bank Shipments totalling 113 metric tonnes of gold were dispatched from the country’s central bank after the government moved to sell part of its reserves. The sales are part of broader efforts to shore up public finances and provide liquidity for the economy. What the … Read more
Titan’s jewellery arm, anchored by its largest brand, reported a striking 41% jump in business — a gain largely attributed to higher average selling prices rather than a surge in new buyers. The result points to a shift in how customers are spending in the jewellery market: buying pricier pieces rather than simply more items. … Read more
The market value of household gold has risen sharply and now stands at nearly 80% of national GDP. This reflects both decades of steady accumulation by families and a recent surge in gold prices. The result is a huge stock of private wealth held in the form of jewelry, coins and bars, with broad implications … Read more
Gold’s role as a hedge stays intact despite slower price gains Gold may not be racing higher at the same pace it did in past rallies, but many analysts still see it as a reliable hedge against economic uncertainty. Ongoing central bank purchases, persistent worries about inflation and rising global debt levels are all keeping … Read more
Commodities Poised for Aggressive Trading After Major Geopolitical News Markets are expected to open with heightened activity on Monday as traders react to volatile geopolitical headlines. Analysts say commodities will be among the most actively traded assets after reports that the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. That development has pushed … Read more
Markets can shift quickly when economic data, central-bank signals or geopolitical news arrive. In such moments, a cautious stance often makes sense. For many traders, that means avoiding new positions until the picture becomes clearer. Why holding off on new trades can be smart Entering a fresh position without clear confirmation increases the risk of … Read more
Metals Faces a Tug of War: Fed Easing and Dollar Weakness vs. Index Rebalancing Metals markets are starting the year with an interesting split between bullish fundamentals and short-term technical pressures. Traders say the landscape looks favorable for metals if the United States moves ahead with further interest-rate cuts and the dollar weakens. At the … Read more