Featured Report
International Reserves after the Russia Sanctions: A Role for Gold?
Financial sanctions imposed on Russia and specifically steps taken by a group of countries, led by the United States, to freeze the foreign reserves of the Bank of Russia are widely touted as auguring important changes in the international monetary and financial system. In this paper Prof. Barry Eichengreen asks whether one of these effects will be to enhance the international monetary and reserve role of gold.
More gold ETF outflows in September as gold remained under pressure
Global gold ETFs posted their fifth consecutive month of net outflows in September as holdings dropped by a further 95t (US$5bn). This is also the largest monthly outflow since March 2021 (107t).
The use of gold in institutional portfolios
To better understand how investors are navigating this complex landscape, we partnered with Coalition Greenwich. They interviewed over 400 key decision makers at global investment institutions on their portfolio allocations and views on markets and gold.
India's gold jewellery market structure
India’s gold market is steeped in tradition and still highly fragmented. However, over the last few years the industry has become more organised and regulated.
Gold ETF outflows continue for a fourth straight month on dollar strength
Global gold ETFs registered outflows of 51t (US$2.9bn, 1.4%) in August, in line with price performance. This was the fourth consecutive month of outflows. Funds have now given back two-thirds of the inflows accumulated through April; y-t-d global inflows are 102t (US$7.5bn), with total holdings at 3,651t (US$202bn), up 3.6% on the year.
Investment Update: Gold amid higher inflation and rising bond yields in India
As food and fuel prices in India have risen, inflation has surged: in June, the wholesale price index (WPI) and the consumer price index (CPI) remained elevated at 15.18% and 7.01% respectively. Meanwhile, the 10-year Indian government bond rose by 1% between the end of November 2021 and July 2022.
Strong gold ETF outflows in July, driven by a weaker gold price and momentum
Global gold ETFs registered outflows of 81t (-US$4.5bn) in July. This was the third consecutive month of outflows and the worst since March 2021. A stronger US dollar and COMEX net long positioning – the lowest since April 2019 – helped push the gold price down through the US$1,800/oz support level.
Gold refining and recycling: India gold market series
As India’s demand for gold outpaces its domestic mine supply, demand is fulfilled by imports as well as gold recycled locally. Recycling in India is a Rs440bn industry making up 11% of the average local annual supply.
Gold mining: India gold market series
India has a long history of mining gold, but at a low level: 2020 gold mine production was just 1.6 tonnes. Legacy processes are in part to blame: investment in the sector has been discouraged by unwieldy processes.
Gold Market Commentary
Geopolitical crisis takes centre stage in February
