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Gold and silver rose as easing oil prices reduced immediate inflation concerns linked to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Silver outperformed gold, while elevated US Treasury yields and a firm US Dollar limited bullion’s gains. This update explores geopolitical developments, interest-rate expectations, mixed equity market performance and the upcoming US economic data that could influence precious metals prices.
Read articleInvestment returns to physically backed gold ETFs as European funds lead a recovery in global buying following March’s withdrawals. Rising holdings point to renewed interest, although stronger currencies and higher yields continue to create an uneven backdrop. This article examines regional investment flows, explains the difference between physical holdings and assets under management, and explores how ETF activity fits within the wider gold market alongside central bank purchases, jewellery and physical bullion demand.
Read articleSilver demand exceeds supply for a fifth consecutive year as stronger bar and coin buying contrasts with lower industrial consumption. Changes in solar manufacturing, including efforts to reduce silver use, reshape demand even as electrification and technology applications continue to support the metal. This article explores the latest supply and demand figures, explains how market deficits draw on existing inventories, and examines the investment and manufacturing trends influencing the outlook for 2026.
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