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Central Bank Gold Buying Accelerated Again in June
Gold buying accelerated again in June as central banks took advantage of the softer price environment to add to their reserves. According to the latest data compiled by the World Gold Council, central banks globally added a net 51 tonnes of gold to their reserves in May. That was up from 41 tonnes in May. Read on »
Gold hovers near seven-week high
Gold climbed to a seven-week high on Thursday, extending gains into a fourth session, as hopes surrounding the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz eased mounting fears around inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates. Spot gold was up 0.6% at $4,271.33 per ounce, after earlier hitting its highest level since June 18. Read on »
Precious Metals Market Outlook: No "Dog Days" in 2026
The month of August is typically defined by low volume and low interest as traders and investors take time away to refresh. As such, August is often called the "dog days of summer". With everything happening in 2026, it's unlikely that this year's August will be typical. Read on »
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