Gold ETF inflows extend to ninth straight week as US investors lead
Investments into physically backed gold ETFs remained positive for the ninth week running, led by US inflows of $2.21 billion. Total inflows reached $4.24 billion.
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Investments into physically backed gold ETFs remained positive for the ninth week running, led by US inflows of $2.21 billion. Total inflows reached $4.24 billion.
Gold fell over 0.6% on Monday after last week's Federal Reserve rate hike. The US Dollar Index rose 0.2% to 100.42, capping the metal despite lower Treasury yields.
Global gold-backed ETFs extended their buying streak to eight consecutive days in August, with $18 billion in inflows pushing total holdings to a new all-time high.
CTAs have reversed recent gold buying, but discretionary investors are providing support, according to TD Securities. The bank expects any near-term weakness to be limited and to offer buying opportunities.
Indian authorities are weighing joint RBI-SEBI oversight of digital gold and a requirement that each unit be backed by physical bullion. The market holds roughly $3 billion in assets.
Gold rallied for a second straight day on Friday, hitting its highest since September 9. Lower oil prices provided the main support, countering the expected drag from a Federal Reserve rate hike.
Gold and silver snapped a two-day rally on the MCX, with gold down Rs 1,331 per 10 grams and silver down Rs 1,600 per kg amid US-Iran tensions and central bank rate hikes.
Gold held near $4,350 an ounce as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and traders weighed the Federal Reserve's rate path after its first hike since 2023.
Gold rose $26 to $4,416 for the week, extending its winning streak despite a Fed rate hike and firmer dollar. Volume data and technical signals suggest buyers may be returning.