The Gold Standard: History and Why It Ended
The gold standard linked currencies to gold for centuries, but its rigidity led to its abandonment in favour of fiat money.
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Gold Market News
Original summaries of the reporting that moves the gold price, with every source linked.
Gold rally shows early signs of cooling after sellers step in near $4,700
Gold price stalled near $4,700 after a strong rally from $4,300. Sellers have appeared, with immediate support at $4,465 and a possible test of $4,510.
Gold and silver edge higher on MCX as traders await US PCE data
Gold and silver futures edged higher on the MCX on Wednesday as market participants looked ahead to the US PCE inflation report for signals on the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.
Gold holds steady as US inflation data takes centre stage
Gold prices held steady as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data for clues on the Fed's interest rate path. Other precious metals edged higher amid global economic concerns.
Gold rallies 15% in August as ETF inflows and central bank buying boost bullion
Gold has rallied 15% in August, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central bank buying, US rate expectations, Treasury buybacks and a weaker dollar.
Why Gold Jewellery Costs More Than Its Metal Content
Gold jewellery prices exceed the value of the gold itself due to making charges, wastage, design complexity, labour, brand markups, and taxes.
Gold Hallmarking Explained: How Purity Verification Differs by Country
Hallmarking is an independent verification of precious metal purity, but systems vary significantly between countries in marks, standards, and regulation.
How to Verify That a Gold Bar or Coin Is Genuine
A practical guide to verifying gold bars and coins using visual, physical, chemical, and electronic methods, plus hallmark recognition.
Vedanta deploys portable rigs for gold and critical mineral exploration in Chhattisgarh
Vedanta has deployed portable drilling rigs at two exploration projects in Chhattisgarh, targeting gold and critical minerals such as nickel, chromium, and platinum group elements. The rigs can drill up to 1,000 metres, well beyond the typical 300-400 metre range.