Juan Carlos Artigas
Global Head of Research World Gold CouncilYou asked, we answered: What’s behind gold’s March rally?
Gold has reached continuous highs in March and is trading close to US$2,200/oz. While this can be partly explained by a weaker USD, higher risk and momentum, other factors such as ‘technicals’ and OTC activity likely accelerated the move.
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The experts on goldWhen is a good time to buy gold in Australia?
Determining the value of gold can at times make potential investors hesitant. Unable to judge what the price might do, reduces confidence in making an informed decision. Recently, gold in Australian Dollars (AUD) reached its highest ever price and breached A$3,000. While dipping slightly by the end of the first half of 2023, when is the right time to buy, or even increase, a gold allocation into a portfolio?
Joseph Cavatoni
Senior Market Strategist, North America World Gold CouncilConfused about owning gold in an Individual Retirement Account? Don’t be, it’s easy if you do a little homework!
When I did my own independent, online research, I found that the information available on the web can be confusing and, in many ways, misleading if not downright inaccurate. This blog is a very simple and concise summary, for anyone interested in achieving the benefits of gold in their retirement account.
Jeremy De Pessemier
Asset Allocation Strategist World Gold CouncilBonds en vogue, but gold never out of style
We’re delighted to contribute another thought-leader article published in Financial Investigator’s highly regarded magazine. In their September issue, we review the notion that whilst bonds may be en vogue, gold never goes out of style. The article supports our ongoing belief that gold has a key role to play as a strategic long-term investment and mainstay allocation within a well-diversified portfolio.
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The experts on goldAustralian investors are de-risking: bonds en vogue, but gold never goes out of style
Amid economic uncertainty Australian investors have, so far this year, been reallocating to fixed income assets. Although currently attractive, persistent inflationary pressure can bring risks to both the growth outlook and return for these assets. Gold should be considered as a long-term strategic asset alongside bonds as it provides excellent returns in a wide range of economic scenarios.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilShunto, stagflation and gold
The 2023 “Shunto” sent positive signals to Japanese employees regarding possible pay increases amid a backdrop of elevated inflation in the region. Shunto – the wage negotiations between major corporations and unions that take place every March – provides pay level guidance for all Japanese employers, large and small.
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The experts on goldSuperannuation focus: Can gold slice through the inflation and potential stagflation headwinds?
As inflation continues to bite, the risk of stagflation has not disappeared. As a reaction, gold has been attracting attention from Australian investors due to its historical superior returns during such periods.
Mukesh Kumar
Former Senior Analyst, India World Gold CouncilIndia’s gold market in December: retail demand sluggish and imports tumbled
The international gold price shot up by 3% in December to US$1,812/oz, supported by expectations of a less-hawkish US Fed in the light of lower yields and dollar weakness.
Juan Carlos Artigas
Global Head of Research World Gold CouncilYou asked, we answered: Why has gold not performed better in 2022 despite high inflation?
Many of the investors we talk to feel that gold’s performance should be much stronger considering multi-decade high inflation across the world
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The experts on goldStagflation strikes back
Authored by Krishan Gopaul and Johan Palmberg
- The risk of stagflation has increased materially since we addressed the topic last year
- Europe appears to be at greater risk than the US, due to higher exposure to soaring commodity prices and a weaker economic position, but alarm bells could soon ring across the Atlantic, too
- Year-to-date, gold has performed well, arguably reflecting the Ukraine crisis and the ongoing reflationary environment
- But should stagflation become widespread it could provide further support for gold as a diversifier and risk hedge
Bobir Abubakirov
Deputy Governor The Central Bank of the Republic of UzbekistanA Central Banker's Perspective: the role of gold in Uzbekistan
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Senior Markets Analyst World Gold CouncilGrowth expectations vs positioning: mind the gap
The September edition of Bank of America’s bellwether Global Fund Manager Survey highlights a growing disconnect between fund managers’ expectations and their positioning: funds remain heavily overweight equities despite increasing pessimism over global economic prospects.
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The experts on goldInflation Roundtable
During a virtual round table, in partnership with European Pensions, a panel of industry experts consider the medium and long-term prospects for inflation, its potential impact on portfolios and the hedging tools available for pension funds to prepare for whatever the future may hold.