Apr 2024
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
Recalibrating in the higher ranges, fuelled by large-scale private investmentRegional variations have emerged with Asia adjusting to the new price level…… while the western hemisphere coin and bar demand is strugglingDiplomatic efforts persist in the Middle EastWhile the Fed adheres to higher for longerCFTC figures show some caution creeping in in... Read more
Apr 2024
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
Profit taking following a roller-coaster weekThe dollar, yields and gold all higher in classic risk-aversion movesGold made successive record highs and now needs to settle down amid a new paradigmThe Iranian airstrike has not moved the markets, for several reasonsSince the start of the bull run gold is up 15% and silver, 25% Outlook; gold demand a... Read more
Apr 2024
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
Strong US numbers last week did not deter gold’s bullish moodAlthough inside the detail the numbers are not as aggressive as they might seem, with manufacturing employment flat and machinery manufacturing employment fallingJay Powell soothed the markets while Fed officials still vary over the rate outlookSilver open interest on COMEX at its highest... Read more
Mar 2024
When is the Best Time to Buy and Sell Gold
Many new investors are curious about when are the best times for buying and selling gold. If you’re waiting for an opportune moment before you make your gold investment, or you’re wondering how long you should hold onto your assets for, keep reading. In this article, we look at the best times to buy and sell gold. The best times to buy gold Gene... Read more
Mar 2024
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
Gold enjoyed a much-needed correction and unwound its overbought condition While silver kept moving higher Since 29th February gold is now up 6.2% and silver by 12.2%; That’s more like it! Heavy buying in COMEX gold and silver in the week to 12thMarch; strong short covering in silver Outright long gold and silver positions pose large overhangs... Read more
Mar 2024
What Drives the Price of Gold?
If you’re new to the world of gold investments, it’s important to understand the numerous influences that fluctuate gold’s price. In this guide, we explore the different factors that drive the price of gold, including the US Dollar, gold production, gold demand, central bank reserves, rising interest rates, and geopolitical factors. Value of the U... Read more
Mar 2024
Basel III and the Gold Market
Basel III is a set of financial reforms that aims to strengthen regulation, supervision, and risk management in the banking industry. After the impact of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis on banks, Basel III aims to build upon the previous Basel Accords to improve banking organizations’ ability to handle financial stress and strengthen their transpa... Read more
Mar 2024
Weekly Precious Metal Roundup
And we thought two weeks ago was busy! Gold has been overbought since $2,065… Gold up by 6.6% and silver “only” 7.2% - in a solid market silver would be up by 13% Massive net long increase on COMEX in week to 5th March Correction necessary when the momentum fades; could be sharp We wrote last week that the reduced strength in US economic numbe... Read more
Mar 2024
LBMA: All You Need to Know
If you've invested in precious metals, you might be familiar with the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The LBMA is an international trade association that governs strict standards and quality assurance for the global precious metals market. One of the first things you’ll learn as a precious metals trader is to buy LBMA-approved products -... Read more
Mar 2024
After a quiet time, gold has been revitalised
Is the range change sustainable? Since we last wrote I have been on holiday and it seems that for much of the middle part of February both gold and silver were quiet, and range-bound but with a marginally positive bias. As is often the case this allows for a period of pressure to build and heralds a change of range. That came about last Friday w... Read more