Metals & Macro Liquidity

According to the World Gold Council, central banks resumed net gold purchases of 17 tonnes in April, rebounding from net sales reported in March. Poland led purchases with 14 tonnes, while China intensified its buying pace with 8 tonnes, marking its highest monthly purchase since December 2024 and e

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) denied on Wednesday a media report claiming the central bank sold gold reserves worth roughly $12 billion in the two weeks through May 22. The RBI stated its physical stocks of the precious metal remain unchanged at 880.52 tonnes, calling reports of gold sales "not

According to the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday, the central bank firmly denied media reports claiming it sold gold reserves worth approximately $12 billion in the two weeks through May 22. The RBI stated its physical gold stocks remain unchanged at 880.52 tonnes. India's Press Information

Spot silver reached $75 per ounce intraday on June 4, gaining 3.16% during the session.

Shanghai Silver futures main contract rose more than 2% intraday on June 4, trading at 18,210 yuan per kilogram.

Russia's central bank gold and foreign exchange reserves declined to $748.7 billion as of the week ending May 29, down from $753.8 billion in the previous week.

According to the World Gold Council, the institution released a gold market commentary report on June 4 stating that as inflation pressures rise, the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates, which could unexpectedly benefit gold. Historical data shows that in over 50% of cases, gold

According to the World Gold Council, global technology ETFs saw record monthly inflows in May, the highest level since early 2024, outpacing gold ETFs during the same period.

According to the World Gold Council, on June 4, physical gold markets in India and South Korea showed weakness with discount trades, while Japan experienced sporadic selling. Global gold ETF inflows remained weak throughout May. Energy market volatility poses the greatest near-term risk, with oil

According to the World Gold Council, global gold ETF recorded net outflows of $2 billion in May, with assets under management declining 2% to $604 billion. Europe was the only region achieving net inflows at $334 million, while Asia saw outflows of $1.2 billion and North America experienced $1.1 bil

According to Gate data, on June 4, WTI crude futures fell 4.20% to $91.991 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped 3.88% to $94.011 per barrel. Spot gold climbed to $4,500, gaining 1.49% intraday, and spot silver advanced 2.04% to $74.18 per

On June 4 evening session opening, Shanghai Gold Exchange Gold T+D rose 0.92% to 983.5 yuan per gram, while Silver T+D gained 1.46% to 18,000 yuan per kilogram.

Spot gold surged above $4,500 per ounce today, June 4, gaining 1.5% intraday.

Gold overtook US Treasuries as the largest component of global central bank official reserves by the end of 2025, according to the European Central Bank's June 2026 report on the international role of the euro. The shift occurred as geopolitical tensions, sanctions risk, and questions about dollar d

According to the European Central Bank's June 2026 report, gold accounted for 27% of total global official reserves by the end of 2025, surpassing US Treasuries at 22% for the first time in decades. This marks a significant shift in central bank reserve strategy, with gold climbing from 20% a year e

Spot gold broke through $4,490 per ounce intraday on June 4, gaining 1.27%. Spot silver surged past $74 per ounce, rising 1.78% during the same period.

According to the Institute for Supply Management, the U.S. Services Purchasing Managers Index came in at 54.5 in May, up from 53.6 in April and above the forecasted 53.8. The reading marks the 23rd consecutive month of expansion in the services sector. Following the data release on Wednesday

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Agricultural Bank of China announced an adjustment to margin ratios for its precious metals trading contracts on June 5, 2026. Au(T+D) and Ag(T+D) contracts will see margin requirements increased from 100% to 120%, effective from the market close settlement on June 5.

According to the World Gold Council report released on June 4, global central banks resumed net purchases of gold in April, collectively adding 17 tons after net sales in March. China's central bank increased holdings by 8 tons, marking the largest single-month increase since December 2024,