Gold was concealed as air compressor parts Source: Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department In Hong Kong’s largest gold smuggling bust, the city authorities seized an estimated $10.7 million worth of the precious metal that had been concealed as machine parts being shipped to Japan. According to a government statement on Monday, 146 kg of gold had … Read more
Gold bars and coins. Brightstars | E+ | Getty Images Gold prices extended their record run on Monday as the latest data showing a slowing U.S. inflation trend boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve could deliver its first interest rate cut in June. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding bullion. Spot gold … Read more
People browsing gold jewelry in Istanbul. Burak Kara | Getty Images News | Getty Images Gold prices still have room to rise after hitting all-time highs early this month, as several central banks continue to purchase bullion in record amounts. These purchases have strengthened gold prices despite high interest rates and a strong dollar, market … Read more
One-kilogram silver bars sit stacked at Gold Investments Ltd. bullion dealers in this arranged photograph in London, U.K., on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images A record-breaking rally for gold may yet continue, particularly as investors position for interest rate cuts — but analysts say silver appears well placed to … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 29, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A new day, a new all-time high. From stocks to bitcoin, asset classes across the board have been hitting uncharted territories. Why? There are a few reasons … Read more
(L) Oil pumpjacks and (R) gold bars Getty Images Gold prices could soar to $3,000 per ounce, and oil to $100 per barrel within the next 12 to 18 months subject to any one of three possible catalysts, according to Citi. Gold, which is currently trading at $2,016, could surge by about 50%, if central … Read more
Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum in Munich. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Gold and silver are expected to climb further in 2024 on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates, UBS forecasts. … Read more
Three 1kg gold bullion bars worth over 155,00 GBP lay on the counter in a gold dealers in Birmingham’s jewelry quarter on December 13, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Gold prices have increased since the Ukraine War but have soared to record highs since the start of the Hamas-Israel war. Other factors are the weakening US … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Stocks could be in for a rough year while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is set to jump back above 5% in what may become a “year for non-consensus,” according to one technical strategist. The S&P 500 finished 2023 up 24.23% after a … Read more
Markets are confused over the odds of a U.S. recession, and “somebody has got it wrong,” according to hedge fund manager David Neuhauser. The CIO of Livermore Partners told CNBC on Monday that many investors are hoping for a “Goldilocks” scenario, in which the economy doesn’t grow too quickly, or shrink too much. “The outlook … Read more