Metals & Macro Liquidity

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold traded at 952.98 yuan/gram at midday on Monday, August 17, 2026. The price was 1.04 yuan per gram lower than the international gold price of 954.02 yuan/gram.

According to Jin10, domestic gold jewelry prices rose by approximately 30 yuan today (August 17) compared with last week, with most brands trading in the 1,328-1,333 yuan per gram range.

According to Deutsche Bank's August 13 report, gold is in its fifth major bull phase since 1979, with a fair value range of $4,700–$5,100 per ounce. The bank's base model shows current fair value at approximately $4,700, implying around 20% upside from current levels. The rally, running for

According to Jin10 Futures data, as of August 17, 11:33 (China time), China's domestic futures contracts saw mixed capital flows. Shanghai gold 2610 led inflows with 1.598 billion yuan, followed by Shanghai silver 2610 at 1.240 billion yuan and Shanghai copper 2609 at 1.140 billion yuan. On the

According to China Finance Futures commentary, U.S. inflation pressures eased in July as nonfarm payrolls came in weaker than expected and both CPI and PPI printed softer figures. Markets subsequently lowered the odds of a Fed rate hike in September, which drove gold prices higher mid-week before pr

According to Jin10 data, gold bar prices across major Chinese banks and brands rose on August 17 as of 10:30 a.m., with Chow Sang Sang seeing the largest gain at 9 yuan per gram compared to the previous

According to Jin10, Indian traders and banks received import licenses in recent weeks and resumed silver imports in August, bringing in approximately 89.81 tonnes through India's international precious metals exchange after a six-month import halt caused by previous licensing restrictions. Harshal

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold was quoted at 951.8 yuan per gram during the morning session on August 17, trading 0.49 yuan below the international gold price of 952.29 yuan per gram.

According to Bank of America Chief Strategist Michael Hartnett, on August 17, the optimal trading strategy is not betting solely on AI, but simultaneously going long on AI tech leaders and market-neglected assets, positioning for potential two-way moves as the nominal GDP bubble enters its final

Zijin Gold International (stock code 02259) reported interim profit growth of 1.8 times year-on-year for the period ending June 30, with the stock rising as much as 6.7% to HK$136 during morning trading. The Hong Kong-listed gold mining company achieved shareholder profit of US$1.451 billion,

According to Cailianshe, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.74% at the open on August 17, while the Hang Seng Tech Index gained 1.14%. Storage concept stocks surged, with Longsys Electronics (03986.HK) climbing 5.58% and Lanshi Technology (06809.HK) up 2.96%. Gold stocks also strengthened, led by

According to Jin10, South Africa's platinum group metal (PGM) production fell 8.4% year-over-year in June, dragging overall mining output down 4.0% for the month. While PGM rebounded 36.5% in April, the sector turned negative in May and June, signaling supply-side recovery lagged expectations.

According to Guru Club, spot silver surged on August 17, rising 2.01% to $66.021 per ounce.

The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, posted on X on Aug. 15, citing economic analyst Jim Rickards’ predictions that gold will reach $10k per ounce and silver $200 per ounce by the end of 2026, and naming silver as his top asset pick for August. On the same day, Kiyosaki reflected on futurist R. Buckminster Fuller’s influence on his worldview, saying Fuller had foreseen the emergence of Bitcoin and AI. Fuller’s Technological Predictions and Kiyosaki’s Career Turning Point In his X po

Zijin Gold International released its interim results, reporting net profit attributable to shareholders of $1.451 billion for the first half of 2026, up 178.83% year-over-year.

On August 17, early morning trading, Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D rose 1.42% to 953.0 yuan per gram, while silver T+D climbed 2.09% to 15,941 yuan per kilogram.

Shanghai Silver main contract futures rose 2.00% intraday on August 17, trading at 16,068 yuan per kilogram.

According to Odaily and Gate data, gold (XAUUSD) broke above $4,400 per ounce, currently trading at $4,400.80, up 0.6% from the previous trading session.

Spot silver rose over 1% intraday on August 17, reaching $65.31 per ounce.

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki cited forecasts of $10,000 gold and $200 silver in an Aug. 15 post on X, while identifying silver as his preferred metal for August. His remarks came as U.S. total public debt outstanding stood at approximately $39.93 trillion on Aug. 13, according to the