A World Gold Council survey reveals 45% of central banks plan to increase gold reserves due to geopolitical uncertainty and declining trust in the US dollar. Most expect global reserves to rise, with gold seen as a crisis hedge and inflation buffer.
US and UK central banks are anticipated to maintain current interest rates this week. A recent Middle East peace deal is expected to reduce inflationary pressures, influencing these decisions. The Fed's new chair, Kevin Warsh, will be closely watched for his inflation outlook.
Asian markets and European futures rallied Monday following a tentative US-Iran peace agreement, which is expected to ease global inflation and reduce central bank rate hike pressure. Oil prices dropped significantly, with Brent crude falling 4.7% to $83.24 a barrel.
Asian markets and European futures surged, while oil prices dropped significantly following a tentative peace agreement between the US and Iran. The deal is expected to ease global inflationary pressures, potentially reducing the need for further interest rate hikes by central banks.
Major central banks are on high alert to reset monetary policies due to the oil shock from the US-Iran war. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates significantly, while the Bank of England may adopt a cautious approach.
A study presented at a joint symposium by the Korea Capital Market Institute, the Korean-American Finance Society, and the Korea Institute of Finance found that central banks significantly reduce inflation when they focus on their core mandate of price stability. Analyzing speeches from 24 central banks and the ECB, researchers observed that a shift in policy messaging from 'diversified' to 'focused' led to a 0.31 percentage point decrease in inflation over eight quarters.
The Bank of England is warning the public about AI-generated scams after deepfake videos depicting Nigel Farage and Governor Andrew Bailey fighting circulated on X. Bailey urged vigilance and reporting of such content, highlighting the rise of fake adverts impersonating central banks.
The Bank of England warns of rising AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage and Governor Andrew Bailey fighting spread online, urging vigilance and reporting of such content.
Central banks are increasing their gold holdings, with China being the largest buyer since early 2022. Gold's share in global foreign reserves surpassed US Treasuries and the euro in 2025, driven by valuation effects and a desire for diversification and geopolitical risk hedging.
Bitcoin's price is heavily influenced by upcoming US jobs reports, particularly the JOLTS survey and payrolls data. These figures will signal the Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction, affecting interest rates, dollar strength, and overall market liquidity.
Robert Kiyosaki notes central banks are reducing US debt holdings for gold, signaling increased trust in gold as a safe-haven asset. He highlights gold's recent 65% price surge versus traditional savings accounts' 4% interest.
African central banks, including BCEAO, are accelerating discussions on regulating digital finance due to the rise of crypto and stablecoins. They aim to build public alternatives to prevent foreign private infrastructure dominance in regional financial flows.
Global central banks are collectively changing their stance, impacting stocks and gold. Meanwhile, Zheng Liwen fiercely criticized Lai Ching-te for 30 minutes, accusing him of deception.
Mainland Chinese investors reduced their holdings of US Treasury bills in March due to global market uncertainties, including the US-Israel war on Iran, which fueled inflation and energy price concerns, analysts said.
Rising sovereign yields, high public debt, energy shocks, and sticky inflation raise concerns of a global economic crash, though policy settings differ from 2008, with better-capitalized banks and constrained rescue options due to higher debt levels.
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Central banks are widely expected to raise interest rates in a bid to temper soaring energy prices.
The largest sellers of gold were the central banks of Turkey, and Russia
Gold prices fell 12% from US$5,247.90 to US$4,620 per troy ounce as energy cost-driven inflation concerns reduced expectations for central bank rate cuts, making interest-bearing assets more attractive. Oil prices remained elevated with Brent crude futures for July rising to US$111.41 per barrel, while the June contract expired at US$126.41, the highest since March 2022.
All G7 central banks are expected to hold borrowing costs unchanged this week amid growing concerns over inflation pressures from the Iran war. The Federal Reserve, ECB, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and Bank of Canada are set to issue warnings about risks from the Middle East conflict driving up prices. Markets price near-100% chance of rates remaining on hold, with analysts noting officials will focus on 'keep calm but stay vigilant' messaging.
Gold prices are consolidating after sharp swings, with the current price attempting to stabilize around the mid-band (20 DMA). Technical analysis shows a short-term flag/triangle continuation pattern, with immediate support at Rs 150,500 and resistance at Rs 155,500. A decisive close above Rs 158,000 could resume the broader uptrend, while a break below Rs 148,500 may shift momentum bearish. Market focus this week centers on rate decisions from the Fed, BOJ, and ECB, along with US economic data including consumer confidence, GDP, and inflation.
