Putin Criticizes U.S. Dollar’s Lack of Gold Backing, Calls for Alternative Payment Systems

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States for its abandonment of the gold standard, remarking in a Sputnik-released video that the U.S. dollar is now a trust-based currency without tangible backing, a decision underscored by the absence of gold equivalence. This critique arrives during efforts by BRICS countries to diminish reliance on the U.S. … Read more

Asia’s Gold Rush: Investors Seek Safe Haven Amid Economic Uncertainty

Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite high prices, as buyers seek a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In Japan, there is currently a strong bullish sentiment on gold. Chinese investors, facing currency devaluation, real estate downturn, and trade tensions, have increased their gold purchases by 27% in the first quarter. In Thailand … Read more

UBS Recommends Buying Gold Dips Amid Economic Uncertainty

The UBS editorial team, comprising financial analysts and economists at UBS, a prominent global financial services firm, recommends purchasing gold during price dips rather than selling. Recently, gold prices fell by over $80 per ounce due to strong U.S. payroll and earnings data, coupled with a rise in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield and the … Read more

Gold Production Struggles Despite 2024 Q1 Surge

The gold mining industry struggles to sustain production growth due to declining new deposits, reports the World Gold Council (WGC). Despite a 4% increase in first-quarter production in 2024, overall growth has plateaued since 2016. In 2023, mine production rose by only 0.5%, following 1.35% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2021, with a decline of … Read more

Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines

Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and other areas, these machines meet the growing demand for micro-investments among South Koreans. Available in sizes as small as 0.5 grams and priced at … Read more

Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 33 Tonnes in April

Global gold reserves rose by 33 tonnes in April, according to the World Gold Council. The Central Bank of Turkey was at the forefront, increasing its holdings by 8 tonnes. This addition marks 11 consecutive months of purchases, bringing the central bank’s year-to-date acquisitions to 38 tonnes and raising its overall official gold reserves to … Read more

Gold Rush: Long Lines to Purchase Bullion in Vietnam

Local reports indicate that lines of several dozen people are waiting to purchase gold bullion from various state-owned banks in Vietnam, primarily in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The interest in buying the precious metal at this time seems to be driven by the lower prices these banks offer to retail investors, in line with … Read more

Bitcoin Must Hit $84,740 to Match Silver’s Market Cap, Over $800,000 to Surpass Gold

Bitcoin has climbed past $70,000 and is now the world’s ninth-largest asset by market capitalization, among many publicly traded companies and precious metals. Despite overtaking silver’s market value in March, the leading cryptocurrency must reach $84,740 per coin to match silver’s current $1.67 trillion valuation. Bitcoin Is Now in 9th Place Among the World’s Largest … Read more

Swissaid Study: Three Quarters of Africa’s Artisanal Gold Goes Undeclared for Export

Between 72% and 80% of Africa’s total artisanal gold production is often undeclared for export, a new study has found. A significant portion of this gold is said to often end up in major gold-importing countries, such as the United Arab Emirates. According to a new study by Schulz and Ummel, Switzerland has a unique … Read more