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Gold prices fall 2.7% as investors reassess US interest-rate outlook

Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, extending recent pressure on the precious metals market as higher oil prices and expectations of further monetary tightening in the United States weighed on investor sentiment. Spot gold declined 2.7% to $4,171.85 per ounce, while US gold futures also lost 2.7%, settling......

Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold reserves to London amid geopolitical tensions

The Netherlands has transferred 86 tonnes of its gold reserves from storage facilities in the United States and Canada to London as part of a broader redistribution of its bullion holdings amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The Dutch central bank said the move would make a portion of the country's......

Citi expands bullion business with London gold clearing approval

Citi has secured a pivotal role in the global precious metals market after becoming the fifth institution authorized to clear transactions in London's over-the-counter gold market, strengthening its position in one of the world's most influential bullion trading hubs. The approval gives the......

Gold Price Decline Seen as Temporary Correction, Says World Gold Council

Recent weakness in gold prices should be viewed as a temporary market correction rather than the beginning of a prolonged downward trend, according to senior officials at the World Gold Council. Market analysts note that despite short-term fluctuations, the fundamental factors supporting gold remain......

Gold and silver slide to 2026 lows after US strikes Iran

Gold and silver fell sharply to their lowest levels of 2026 after the United States carried out military strikes against Iran. The move followed a period of rising geopolitical tension in the Middle East and triggered a broad selloff across precious metals markets already sensitive to interest rate expectations. Gold......

Silver price falls as India restricts imports and Fed rate fears rise

Silver prices extended losses for a third consecutive session, trading near 75 dollars per troy ounce on Monday, as India introduced sweeping import restrictions and expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate hike strengthened the US dollar. The combined pressure erased earlier gains from a rally......

Barrick Mining beats first-quarter profit estimates on higher gold prices

Gold producer Barrick Mining reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, driven mainly by a sharp rise in gold prices, even as production volumes declined compared to the previous year. The company benefited from a significant increase in global gold prices, which reached record levels during......

Bosnian town seeks answers after lead contamination fears rise

A small town in central Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing growing concern after hundreds of residents tested positive for elevated levels of lead in their blood, raising questions about environmental safety and industrial accountability. The town of Vares had experienced a period of renewed optimism......

Gold holds near $4,730 as Heraeus flags downside risks

Gold prices are stabilizing near $4,730 per ounce, but analysts at Heraeus warn that the market may face further consolidation or declines before any sustained rally resumes. In its latest Precious Appraisal report dated March 30, Heraeus said short-term momentum remains bearish for both gold and silver.......