Sovereign Gold Reserves: Who Holds the Most and Why
Sovereign gold reserves are held by central banks for financial stability; the United States, Germany, and the IMF lead in holdings.
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Original summaries of the reporting that moves the gold price, with every source linked.
What the London Gold Vaults Hold and Who Owns It
London's vaults store vast quantities of gold owned by central banks, commercial banks, ETFs, and private investors, with the LBMA setting standards.
Why Gold Trades 23 Hours a Day and Where Those Venues Are
The global gold market runs 23 hours a day through a chain of trading venues spanning Asia, Europe and North America.
How to Read Gold Futures Positioning Data
A guide to reading CFTC positioning data for gold futures, explaining the three trader categories and how changes in their net positions can signal shifts in market sentiment.
Crude oil sees first weekly drop in three weeks, gold implications in focus
Crude oil posted its first weekly decline in three weeks as improved flows through the Strait of Hormuz eased supply fears. Brent fell over 5%, WTI over 4%. The move has implications for gold.
Gold net longs jump as CFTC data shows broad positioning shift
Speculative gold positioning saw its largest weekly increase since early June in the week to August 25. CAD short covering led broader shifts across currencies and commodities.
Gold royalty and streaming companies explained
Gold royalty and streaming companies provide capital to miners in exchange for future gold revenue, offering a lower-risk way to gain gold exposure.
All-In Sustaining Cost Explained for Gold Miners
All-in sustaining cost (AISC) is a metric that captures the total cost of producing an ounce of gold, including mining, processing, and sustaining capital.
Gold drops more than 3% as Fed’s Warsh comments fuel rate hike bets
Gold fell more than 3% on Friday as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks on inflation boosted expectations for a September interest rate increase. A stronger dollar added to the decline.