Central bank demand remained strong in Q3, with net purchases of 321t – above both the solid Q2 total and the five-year quarterly average (227t). The volume of buying in the second and third quarters ...

Central banks and other official institutions added a net 321t to reserves in Q3, up 42% year-on-year and the highest quarterly total since Q4 2024, with portfolio diversification and risk management ...

Indian gold demand strengthened from Q2, but high prices constrained volumes: Q3 demand rose 24% q/q to 162t but remained 29% lower y/y and 12% lower y-t-d. Spending was more resilient, rising 3% y/y ...

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Investors access many commodity markets via futures contracts. Futures contracts are based on expectations of future prices, the cost of carry and interest rates, investors are exposed to an ...

In June, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a research institute focused on global security, conflict and development, published a new report that took an in-depth look at 10 ...

Gold is a liquid asset, ranking at levels comparable to many global stock markets as well as currency spreads. Its liquidity is often sourced during periods of stress in the markets, one of its ...

Consumers in the largest markets of China and India base their buying decisions on the local price of gold. These regional prices often deviate from the international price of gold, reflecting local ...

The bulk of existing research places financial investment at the forefront of price determination for gold but while the short-term impact of financial markets is undeniable, the long-term importance ...

The gold market is notable for both its long history and its significant scale. Gold’s role as a consumer good and an investment asset is shaped by its scarcity, the durability of its above-ground ...

Gold has fascinated humanity for millennia, symbolising wealth, power, and beauty. But have you ever wondered just how much gold has been mined throughout history? Gold mining dates back to ancient ...

Price discovery is crucial for any market. Gold not only has a spot price, but it also has the LBMA Gold Price, as well as several regional prices. The LBMA Gold Price is used as an important ...