Gold as an Inflation Hedge: What the Long Record Shows
Examining the historical evidence reveals that gold has preserved purchasing power over very long periods, but its performance as an inflation hedge is less reliable over shorter time frames.
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Original summaries of the reporting that moves the gold price, with every source linked.
Gold-Silver Ratio: Calculation and What Traders Watch
The gold-silver ratio divides the gold price by the silver price, offering traders a relative-value gauge between the two metals.
Why Indian and Chinese Demand Shapes the Gold Market
The gold price is heavily influenced by demand from India and China, the world's two largest consumers, whose cultural and economic factors create recurring patterns.
How Gold Recycling Works and Its Role in Supply
Gold recycling recovers metal from scrap sources such as jewellery, electronics, and dental waste, providing a significant share of the world's gold supply.
What Good Delivery Means for Gold Bars
The Good Delivery standard is a set of strict specifications for gold bars accepted in the London over-the-counter market, ensuring quality and facilitating global trade.
Bitcoin bounces above $77,000 after months of losses
Bitcoin dropped from a January high of $95,000 to below $60,000 by the end of June. On Friday it rose above $77,000, capping a strong week alongside gold.
From Ore to Bar: How Gold Is Mined and Refined
An overview of the stages gold passes through from being extracted from the earth to becoming a refined Good Delivery bar, covering mining, processing, smelting, and refining.
Gold and silver futures rally, analysts see further upside
Gold futures broke through ₹1,55,000 to hit ₹1,62,680, while silver rebounded from ₹2,30,000. Analysts expect the rally to continue with targets of ₹1,70,000 and ₹2,60,000.
MCX gold extends rally to fifth week, August gains top 13%
MCX gold extended its rally for a fifth consecutive week, with August gains reaching 13.3% as a declining US dollar and reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike supported demand.