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Central bank gold statistics: Central banks remain committed to gold
Central banks were back in buying mode in May – and with a little more spring in their step. Based on the latest reported data, official gold reserves increased by a net 41t during the month, with purchases once again concentrated among a familiar cast of buyers. Read on »
LME metals whipsawed by war and peace in first half of 2026
The early-year euphoria that propelled both copper and tin to record highs was doused by the launch of Operation Epic Fury at the end of February. The Iran war has dominated the headlines ever since, which has been challenging for traders because the headlines have been so confusing. Read on »
America Bets $50 Billion On Coal And Gas Power, More Than China, As Electricity Demand Soars
US companies are set to spend some $50 billion on power generation from coal and natural gas this year, the International Energy Agency has said, as quoted by the Financial Times. This would be the first time in decades that US spending on coal and gas generation would be higher than what China is investing in the two fuels, with the difference at $3 billion. Read on »
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