Metals & Macro Liquidity

According to its audited quarterly report, Tether purchased an additional 14 metric tons of gold in Q2 2026, bringing its total holdings to 146 metric tons valued at approximately $18.8 billion, a record high. The purchase follows a wave of acquisitions between Q3 2025 and Q1 2026, when Tether

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated on the 6th that domestically purchased gold can be classified as monetary gold and included in reserve assets if it meets reserve asset criteria and required purity standards, regardless of the currency used for settlement. This clarifies ongoing market d

According to IMF, on August 6, gold acquired through domestic purchases can be classified as monetary gold and included in reserve assets if it meets purity standards of 99.5% or higher and other reserve asset criteria, the International Monetary Fund stated to Seoul Economic Daily. South Korea's c

Spot gold prices rose 3% to $4,196.29 per ounce today (Aug 11) amid broader dollar weakness, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) trading below the 100 level. Concurrently, the S&P 500 extended its rally to five consecutive trading days, reaching an all-time high. The simultaneous rise in both

An Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the United States' return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is a necessary condition for reopening the Hormuz Strait, but emphasized it would not be sufficient on its own, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. The official did not specify

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson referenced the geographic characteristics of a shipping route through the Hormuz Strait agreed upon between Iran and Oman. The statement follows earlier proposals to separate vessel traffic, with entry routes on the Iranian side and exit routes on the

US stocks extended their rally on August 5 23:02 KST, with the Dow Jones crossing 54,718 for the fourth day of record highs. The S&P 500 gained over 6% in the recent week. The advance was driven by expectations of progress in Hormuz Strait reopening negotiations and a strong corporate earnings

Gold rose over 3% to trade around $4,230 per ounce, marking a third consecutive day of gains. The rally was driven by expectations of progress in Hormuz Strait negotiations, which led to declining oil prices and reduced inflation concerns, lowering the likelihood of additional interest rate hikes. T

Gold prices surged over 3% to hit approximately $4,230 per ounce in three consecutive trading sessions, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and reduced expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. The rally was supported by declining oil prices following progress in Hormuz negotiations,

US stock indices opened mixed on August 11, with the S&P 500 up 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 down 0.2% in pre-market trading. Oil prices climbed after Trump signaled potential talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, offset by Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping. Brent crude rose 1.1% to $80 per barrel,

Gold and silver markets attracted approximately $600 billion in capital inflows within a 4-hour period, with gold rising 1.8% ($511 billion) and silver gaining 2.5% ($86 billion). The movement followed reports that the United States, Iran, and Oman neared an agreement to reopen the Strait of

According to reports, gold and silver saw a combined $600 billion inflow in 4 hours on August 11, with gold rising 1.8% (reaching $511 billion in value) and silver climbing 2.5% (reaching $86 billion in value). The rally was triggered by reports that the U.S., Iran, and Oman are nearing a deal to re

According to Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder, the most likely path to a stronger yen is not aggressive Bank of Japan rate hikes or large-scale Treasury sales, but Japan using the Federal Reserve's FIMA repo facility. Hayes suggested this approach could benefit Bitcoin, gold, and

According to Guru Club, gold prices retreated on Tuesday (August 11), declining over 0.7% despite earlier breaking through $4,400 per ounce—a level last seen in early June. Traders are now focusing on U.S. inflation data scheduled for release on Wednesday. Economists surveyed predict July CPI will r

Gold achieved its best weekly performance in seven months, according to market data shared on Twitter. Following the strong rally, investor Mike Khouw announced he is buying additional gold, citing the recent price

Hong Kong precious metals stocks declined on Aug 11, with Lingbao Gold (03330.HK) falling over 9%, Zijin Mining (02899.HK) down over 6%, and China Gold International (02099.HK), Luoyang Molybdenum (03993.HK) following

According to Jin10, Shanghai's gold noon fixing price on Tuesday, August 11 was 946.95 yuan per gram, 0.73 yuan per gram higher than the international gold spot price of 946.22 yuan per gram.

According to WSJ, gold prices remained relatively flat as market participants focus on the U.S. July employment data, which is expected to provide insights into labor market conditions and potentially influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy

Gold prices climbed more than $300 per ounce during the week ending August 11, as persistent market risks supported safe-haven demand.

According to ChainCatcher, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring how tokenized gold can enter wholesale markets, including potential use as collateral. The regulatory discussion focuses on institutional market frameworks, with guidelines expected within months. London currently