Metals & Macro Liquidity

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) sector reached $38.17 billion in total value on Aug. 6, 2026, according to data from rwa.xyz. The market now sits just $1.83 billion away from the $40 billion threshold. The tokenized RWA sector takes physical and traditional finance assets and puts them

The US July employment report showed non-farm payrolls declined by 23,000 while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, prompting Wall Street to reduce expectations for a September interest rate hike. The seemingly contradictory data—fewer jobs yet lower unemployment—resulted from labor force

According to U.S. employment data released over the weekend of August 8–9, nonfarm payrolls declined by 23,000 in July while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, signaling reduced near-term rate hike expectations. The counterintuitive data—where job losses coincided with lower unemployment—sent

According to its official announcement on August 7, 2026, China Gold International (01380) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Asia Merchant Precious Metal Co., Ltd. and First Gold Pawn Holdings Group Limited to explore strategic cooperation opportunities across the gold value

Spot gold rose 0.2% on Monday's opening, trading at $4,349 per ounce.

According to Bank of America's strategy team, led by Michael Hartnett and reported by Business Insider, the U.S. stock market faces significant reversal risks following November's midterm elections. The bank recommends investors

According to Cathie Wood on August 9, Bitcoin and stablecoins are expected to be the two main beneficiaries of agentic artificial intelligence business transformation. Wood also noted that Bitcoin's performance relative to gold is re-stabilizing amid broader macro headwinds, including potential

According to its interim results announcement, Tung Fang Gold (00340) expects attributable profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026, to reach approximately HK$510 million to HK$530 million, compared to HK$343 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of 49% to 55%. The interi

Bitcoin traded near $64,956 on August 8, while spot gold finished the week around $4,336 an ounce, gaining more than 7% — its strongest weekly performance since January. The rally was driven by weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data released in July, which showed payrolls fell by 23,000

According to Benzinga, U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined by 23,000 in July, contrary to market expectations for an increase of approximately 80,000. The government sector saw weak hiring, while private enterprises added only 30,000 positions, falling short of the expected 78,000. The

Gold prices and Korean gold exchange-traded funds rebounded in the recent week after US employment data fell below market expectations. December gold futures closed at $4,401.30 per ounce on the local time, up 2.37% from the previous trading day, while gold spot prices rose 2.39% to $4,342.18. US

According to IDailyNews, on August 8, December gold futures rose 2.37% to $4,401.30 per ounce, while spot gold (XAU/USD) gained 2.39% to $4,342.18, driven by a weaker-than-expected U.S. July nonfarm employment report that sparked a decline in Treasury yields. As a zero-yield asset, gold attracted in

According to Guru Club, on August 8, domestic gold jewelry prices returned to 1,300 yuan per gram, with multiple brands offering 24-karat gold ornaments at this level. Chow Sang Sang's 24-karat gold jewelry rose to 1,315 yuan per gram, up 30 yuan in a single

According to China's State Bureau of Statistics, the country's consumer price index rose 0.5 percent year-over-year in July, down 0.5 percentage points from June. Gold jewelry prices surged 24.6 percent, while personal care products and household appliances rose 1.7 percent and 0.2 percent

Bank of Korea resumed gold investment after a 13-year pause since 2013, as three major Korean banks' combined gold banking balances fell over 700 billion won in six months through July. The central bank cited heightened interest in safe-haven assets due to Middle East conflicts and U.S.

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's central bank announced in August that it will resume gold purchases for the first time in 13 years, citing prolonged geopolitical risks and reduced acquisition costs. The decision follows a sharp decline in international gold prices, which have fallen

According to BlockBeats, over the past week, crude oil prices fell significantly as the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of reopening, pushing the market's probability of a September Federal Reserve rate hike down from about 55% to 44%. U.S. job additions came in lower than expected in July, with

According to Everbright Securities research report, in July, U.S. nonfarm employment unexpectedly declined by 23,000, falling short of expectations of 80,000 gains. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% against expectations of 4.2%, despite the drop in payrolls. Prior months were revised down by a

According to Benzinga, U.S. non-farm employment fell 23,000 in July, contrary to expectations for a gain of 80,000, with the jobless rate declining to 4.1% from 4.2%. The unexpected weakness prompted markets to slash September rate hike probability from 58% to 42%, according to CME FedWatch

According to Jin10 Data Center, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) metals commodities trading volume report for August 7 has been updated.