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Record estimated central bank purchases lift gold demand despite ETF withdrawals. Stronger jewellery and physical investment reveal contrasting trends across the market.

Gold reaches its lowest level since April 2020 as Dollar strength and elevated Treasury yields weigh on prices. Further US rate increases keep pressure on precious metals.

A substantial Federal Reserve rate increase changes the outlook for gold. Explore the competing influences of inflation, higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggers sharp swings in gold and global markets. Changing assessments of sanctions drive volatility across bullion, currencies, oil and shares.

Gold reaches a five-month high as US inflation accelerates to 6.2%. Rising price pressures renew interest in bullion while increasing uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s next move.

Gold falls below US$1,800 as Federal Reserve projections strengthen the US Dollar and lift Treasury yields. Explore how expectations of future rate increases affect bullion.

Silver surges above US$30 as social media-driven buying captures investor attention. The rally outpaces gold, narrows the gold-to-silver ratio and brings increased volatility.

Encouraging vaccine results lift stocks and oil while putting gold under pressure. Explore how recovery hopes and continued central bank support influence the precious metals outlook.

Gold breaks above US$2,000 as pandemic uncertainty and low interest rates fuel investment demand. Record ETF inflows contrast with weaker consumer buying across the gold market.

Gold faces selling pressure as investors scramble for cash during the coronavirus crisis. Explore the forces affecting bullion, continued gold ETF inflows and the RBA’s emergency support for the Australian economy.