Central Bank Gold Buying Persists Despite Price Correction; China Increases Official Reserves for 20 Consecutive Months

data shows the Peoples Bank of China added 15 tons of gold last month, the largest single-month increase this year, marking the 20th consecutive month of growth in Chinas official gold reserves. To date, Chinas official gold reserves have risen to 2,346

Brokers Flock to Weekend Gold Trading as WanZhi Launches 24/7 CFDs

ek. The platform stated that the trading interface went live this Monday, aiming to enable clients to participate in the gold market outside traditional trading hours. This move aligns with current trends in the retail trading industry, where an increasin

BOJ Board Member Asada Supports Further Rate Hikes Only After Confirming Demand-Driven Inflation

inflation emerge within Japan. Nevertheless, he noted that the pace at which companies are passing costs on to consumers is accelerating, leaving room for a potential policy shift. In the June decision where the central bank raised interest rates to 1%, A

Trump Launches Children\'s Investment Account Plan to Tie Stock Market Performance to Political Record

York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. This move was not only symbolic but also demonstrated the incumbent presidents intention to closely tie his administrations performance to the trajectory of the U.S. stock market. Facing eroding popularity due to persistent

Saudi Crude Oil Prices Slashed Significantly, Marking Largest Single-Month Drop in Two Decades

intensified competition for buyers, Saudi flagship crude is selling at a discount for the first time since the 2020 price war. The state-owned oil giant announced an $11 per barrel cut to the Official Selling Price (OSP) for Arab Light crude loaded next m

US Stock Valuations Diverge as Falling Forward P/E Ratios Fail to Mask Earnings Bubble Risks

ble. Although the AI boom has pushed major indices to record highs, this metric, commonly used by fundamental analysts, suggests stock valuations are becoming more attractive. The underlying logic is that while stock prices have surged recently, Wall Stre

USD Bullish Bets Hit Decade High as Rate Expectations Strengthen Currency

highs. Driven by expectations that borrowing costs will remain elevated for an extended period, the U.S. dollar has posted gains for a consecutive month. According to the latest regulatory data, as of the end of June, positions betting on a stronger doll

HSBC Maintains Overweight Rating on Gold Amid Multiple Factors Supporting Mid-Term Price Gains

rket, HSBC maintains that growing demand for asset diversification, continued central bank gold purchases, and ETF inflows will be key drivers pushing gold prices higher by the end of 2026. Against the backdrop of high real yields and a strong dollar, gol

Japan Finance Authorities Reiterate Forex Vigilance as Yen Depreciation Creates Multiple Policy Challenges

n with Washington. Even though the yen has rebounded from its 40-year lows, the government remains prepared to step in to support the currency if necessary. Previously released US non-farm payroll data showed moderate performance, weakening market expecta

International Banks Turn Bearish on Crude Oil as Year-End Prices May Drop to $60

sipates, Brent crude prices could drop further to $60 per barrel by the end of this year. This outlook reflects growing market concerns over supply surplus, with fundamental factors rapidly regaining dominance over market direction. Conditions in key ship

The Mirror Image of the Buffett Effect Emerges as Short Selling Master Disclosures Trigger AI Sector Plunge

estor famous for predicting the U.S. housing bubble burst, begins disclosing his trades in near real-time, Wall Street is discussing the existence of a so-called Burry Effect. Although the investor himself does not agree with this label, market performanc

Early Christmas Stocking Rush Spikes Shipping Prices as Tariff Concerns Drive Up Global Logistics Costs

tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts, wholesale orders for everything from holiday decorations to home furniture have flooded the market prematurely. This surge has pushed shipping costs to their highest level in four years, pressure that will likel

Dangerous Divergence in US AI Trading: Hardware Surge and Lagging Giants Echo Dot-Com Bubble Precursors

of tech giants making massive AI capital expenditures, a divergence reminiscent of market dynamics prior to the dot-com bubble burst. In its latest strategy report, JPMorgan points out that the current AI trade is experiencing significant fragmentation. O

Gold Correction Seen as Return to Value; Institutions Maintain Long-Term Bullish Outlook

metals long-term bull market has ended. However, market strategists indicate that this decline does not signal a trend reversal but rather a return to reasonable value from an overheated state, creating room for a subsequent rebound. There is a view that

Yen Falls Below 162 Mark as Institutions Warn of Policy Vacuum Risks

stitutions and hedge funds widely believe the yens current depreciation trend has entered a state of policy vacuum. Under current trading logic, technical defenses are deemed irrelevant, with the primary drivers being the widening US-Japan interest rate d

Behind the Unexpected Drop in US Unemployment Rate, Mass Labor Force Exit Sparks Concern

data. However, deeper analysis suggests this decline may not be cause for celebration. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that while the unemployment rate hit a one-year low, this was primarily driven by a large number of people exiting th