How the Spot Gold Price Is Set and Who Sets It
The spot gold price emerges from a hybrid of London benchmark auctions and electronic futures trading, with central banks and bullion banks playing key roles.
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How the LBMA Gold Price Auction Works and Differs from Spot
The LBMA Gold Price auction is a twice-daily benchmark-setting process that differs fundamentally from the real-time spot price traded on exchanges.
India's gold imports slide 57.75% in August after duty hike
India's gold imports dropped 57.75% in August to $2.3 billion after the government raised import duty to 15%. Silver imports jumped 127%.
BIS gold swaps rise to 141 tonnes in August amid seizure fears
The Bank for International Settlements' gold swaps rose to 141 tonnes in August 2026, up from 131 tonnes in July, as the Dutch central bank repatriated gold from the US and Canada amid seizure fears.
Gold market outlook: Jeffrey Christian on Fed, India demand and bond volatility
CPM Group's Jeffrey Christian examines the macroeconomic forces affecting gold, from the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting and India's jewellery market to bond market volatility and his outlook to year-end.
The Washington Agreement on Gold: Origins and Legacy
The Washington Agreement on Gold was a coordinated commitment by central banks to limit gold sales, aimed at stabilising the market and preserving the metal's monetary role.
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.
Gold price retreats from two-month high, analysts see consolidation
Gold declined on Thursday as investors locked in profits after the metal hit a two-month high. Analysts suggest the pullback is a consolidation within a broader uptrend, with key support at $4,400.
Gold Spot vs Futures vs Physical Prices Explained
Gold trades at three different price levels: spot, futures, and physical. Each serves a distinct market and is influenced by different factors.