Chinese investors pulled a record US$2.91 billion out of domestic gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in June, taking profits as a stock-market surge and a strong yuan dimmed the appeal of the safe-heaven metal, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Mainland Chinese funds were the biggest drag on Asia’s gold ETFs in June, “as local…
Gold (GC=F) futures sat near $4,000 per ounce on Friday, remaining steady after last month’s sharp sell-off but raising questions over where the precious metal is headed next. Gold remains on pace for its best year since 1979, driven by central bank purchasing, increased inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and bar and coin purchases. But…
Gold futures (GC=F) soared to new all-time highs above $4,000 on Tuesday as investors piled into the precious metal amid a weakening dollar and growing expectations for more Federal Reserve rate cuts. Futures for the yellow metal are up more than 50% year-to-date, marking their highest return in a calendar year since 1979. Meanwhile, a…
A general view of the Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Hong Kong, Sept 17, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Chinese mainland gold-jewelry makers are exploring more opportunities to expand their global presence in Hong Kong, as they showcased their latest hard pure gold products on…