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This morning, the gold price hit a new record high during the Asian trading session. The precious metal rose to a spot price of almost $2450 in the early hours of Monday. The XAU USD price went from $2425.51 to almost $2441 in under 15 minutes at 1am, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Why has gold hit a new high?The XAU USD price is known to be linked to geopolitical tensions, with rising conflict on the world stage often meaning that investors retreat to the ‘safe harbor’ gold is perceived as. Tensions certainly arose over the weekend when it was reported that the helicopter carrying Iranian ...
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As gold prices reach unprecedented levels in 2024, topping $2,400 an ounce last month, Goldman Sachs forecasts a potential rise to over $3,000 by year’s end, driven by robust demand and global economic uncertainties. The surge in gold prices has been significantly driven by the active participation of central banks and consumer demand in Asia, despite economic recovery challenges and currency depreciation. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has increased its gold reserves for 17 consecutive months, adding 160,000 ounces in March alone. This aggressive acquisition is mirrored by other nations li...
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In the realm of gold mining, Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) stands as a prominent figure, its fortunes often seen as a barometer for the industry’s health. However, recent times have witnessed a puzzling narrative unfold. While the price of gold surged from $1,800 to nearly $2,400 between mid-2020 and now, Barrick Gold’s stock journeyed in the opposite direction, slipping from above $30 to $17 levels during the same period. Such divergence between gold’s ascent and Barrick Gold’s descent raises eyebrows and questions alike. Recently, Barrick Gold shared its earnings report for the first ...
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The prices of precious metals saw an uptick on Wednesday as investors responded to the latest inflation figures from the United States. The annual inflation rate in April slowed to 3.4%, slightly below analysts’ expectations and down from March’s 3.5%. This cooling of inflation has led traders to speculate that the Federal Reserve’s cycle of monetary policy tightening may be drawing to a close. Gold and Silver jumpGold prices rose by 0.64%, reaching $2,372.77 per ounce at 9:09 am ET. Silver experienced a more significant surge, climbing 1.89% to sell at $29.16 per ounce at the same time. These...
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By BOOM FACT Check Team Claim: A video of Mumbai Police officials searching a cardboard box containing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poll campaigning kit, including Modi masks, BJP flags, and a rectangular box of perfume, is viral on social media claiming that gold biscuits were found with a BJP leader to lure voters. Fact: BOOM found that the rectangular object is a perfume spray, not gold biscuit as claimed. Ajay Badgujar, BJP's District Vice President from north central Mumbai, confirmed in an interview with NDTV that the object was a perfume box. He also stated that the voice in the viral...
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Gold prices have seen a notable increase, driven by a cooling U.S. labor market which has contributed to a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields. This environment has enhanced the allure of gold, pushing its prices up in Asian trading on Friday. Spot gold rose by 0.3% while futures climbed by 0.9%, setting the stage for gold to potentially end its recent three-week correction on a positive note. Analysts see bullish future with $3,000 targetThe long-term outlook for gold remains strongly bullish, with market analysts and technical charts suggesting a possible rise to the $3,000 mark. The for...
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Gold prices experienced a notable increase on Monday, trading in the $2,320s, as markets reacted to the latest U.S. jobs report and strong economic data from China, alongside sustained central bank demand for the precious metal. US employment data softens, boosting gold appealThe gold market rebounded as the recent U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls data revealed weaker-than-expected job growth, with only 175,000 positions added in April, below market forecasts. More crucially, the slowdown in wage inflation, as evidenced by lower-than-expected Average Hourly Earnings, suggests that the Federal Reserve mig...
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Barren, Münzen, Schmuck - der Goldschatz der Menschen in Deutschland ist nach dem Corona-Boom wieder etwas kleiner geworden. Anfang des laufenden Jahres waren 9034 Tonnen des Edelmetalls hierzulande in privatem Besitz, wie Forscher der Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin für die Reisebank ermittelt haben. Bei der vorherigen Erhebung im Jahr 2021 war mit 9089 Tonnen ein Rekordvolumen erreicht worden. Die Pandemie hatte die Nachfrage nach Gold als sicherem Hafen in der Krise angekurbelt. Den anschließenden Höhenflug des Goldpreises nutzte mancher Anleger offensichtlich, um Bestände zu Geld zu machen. Al...
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Gold has recently reached record highs. Following the 2008 financial crisis, and amid the current commodity uncertainty, many people have turned to the precious metal as a safe investment. However, this has also created a hotbed for fraudsters who are looking to cash in on its value, but not in a good way and at your expense. There have been some 54,000 Google searches in the UK over in the past 12 months related to spotting fake gold, showing this is a clear concern for customers. Gold is typically considered fake when there is less than 37.5% or 9 carats. The first thing to do if you're unsu...
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