Gold

China central bank keeps buying gold as bull run hits brakes

[BEIJING] China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 15 months, underscoring resilient official demand as bullion’s record-breaking rally was hit by a sharp market sell-off late last mont...

Gold prices nosedived earlier this week.

Gold’s plunge, a new Fed chair and Asia in flux

Gold’s crash, AI threats, Asia’s pivotal week, and Fed intrigue—Howie Lim and Raisah Rasid unpack volatility, geopolitics, and smart-money moves.

While silver's price swings have been sharp, market watchers suggest that they are a by-product of market mechanics and leverage rather than a fundamental shift in the metal’s underlying value.
BT EXPLAINS

Why is silver whipsawing while gold steadies? Here’s what investors should know

Industry observers say thin liquidity and speculative unwinding are behind silver’s wild swings

Gold’s prestige and historical allure make it a stickier investment for citizens.

China’s easy money floods metals markets as real economy falters

Copper, gold and silver all hit record highs, and activity on Chinese futures markets has soared

Non-yielding bullion tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments.

Gold, silver extend losses on global tech rout, firmer dollar

Investors expect at least two 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2026, with the first one expected in June

 Non-yielding bullion tends to perform better in low-interest-rate environments.

Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% after best day since 2008

A weaker US dollar makes greenback-priced bullion more affordable for holders of other currencies

Despite  the recent sell-off, gold is likely to maintain its “structurally positive trend”, says Deutsche Bank Private Bank CIO Christian Nolting

Gold on track for US$6,000 by year-end despite recent volatility: Deutsche Bank Private Bank CIO

Investors should diversify their portfolios and focus on AI-related asset classes, says Christian Nolting

Gold has been doing what it said it would on the tin, becoming an asset of refuge in a time of de-dollarisation fears and geopolitical tension.
THINKING ALOUD

Gold is a ‘Bad Feeling’ asset; Bitcoin is a ‘Good Feeling’ asset

Why the precious metal took off during troubled times while the cryptocurrency faceplanted in front of punters

A stronger US dollar makes greenback-priced gold less affordable for holders of other currencies.

Gold rebounds more than 3% after sharp sell-off

Non-yielding bullion tends to perform better in low-interest-rate environments