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Gold Faces Pressure as FOMC Rate Decision Looms and Strait of Hormuz Risks Rise
Gold prices edge lower ahead of the September 16 FOMC decision, with crowded long positioning, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and diverging institutional forecasts adding to volatility for Singapore buyers.
DBS Bank to Launch Tokenized Physical Gold for SG Retail Investors in H2 2026
DBS Bank will debut Singapore's first tokenized physical gold product for retail investors in H2 2026. Backed by Singapore-vaulted bullion, it's set to change how locals buy and store gold.
Gold Holds at US$4,345 After Hawkish FOMC Minutes; September Hike Back in Play
Gold trades near US$4,345 as July FOMC minutes reveal 9-3 split in favour of more rate hikes. Investors weigh a September move ahead of Jackson Hole. Volatility likely to persist.
COMEX Silver Faces 5.9x Paper Leverage for September 2026 Delivery
COMEX silver contracts for September 2026 show 5.9 times more paper than available metal, covering just 17% of open interest. This may impact silver prices and confidence in physical delivery.
Global Gold ETFs Add $5.5 Billion in August 2026 as Fed Rate Bets Fade
Gold ETFs worldwide record $5.5B in net inflows in August 2026, pushing AUM to $407B. With Fed rate hikes looking less likely, North America and Europe drive renewed demand.
Gold Mine Output Stalls in 2026 Despite Record Prices, Supply Remains Tight
Gold mine production stays flat in 2026—even as gold prices hit new highs. Structural limits keep supply inelastic, supporting a bullish outlook for Singapore buyers and investors.
China’s Solar Shift: Copper Cells Threaten 19% of Silver PV Demand in 2026
Chinese solar leaders LONGi, Jinko, and Aiko are switching to copper-based cells, risking up to 19% of global silver PV demand. What does this mean for silver investors here in Singapore?
AI Data Centre Boom Doubles AMD Q2 Revenue as Silver Demand Soars in 2026
Silver sees heightened demand in 2026 driven by AI data centre build-outs, with AMD’s Q2 data centre revenue doubling and hyperscalers locking in $725B capex. Silver’s supply deficit deepens.
Palladium Market Faces H2 2026 Crossroads as EV Shift Threatens Surplus
Major institutions are split on palladium’s direction for late 2026, with the EV transition threatening a surplus but supply issues persisting. Singapore buyers watching for volatility.
Platinum Deficit Widens in 2026 as South African Output Flatlines, Hybrid Demand Climbs
Global platinum supply deficit deepens in 2026 as South African mine output stalls and demand from hybrid vehicles accelerates. Implications for investors eyeing platinum products.
Asia Draws Record US$12.4B Gold ETF Inflows in H1 2026 as West Sells
Asian investors poured a record US$12.4 billion into gold ETFs in H1 2026, bucking Western outflows and turning Singapore and Hong Kong into emerging global bullion hubs.
Silver Hits Sixth Year of Deficit in 2026 as Investment Demand Surges
The global silver market enters its sixth straight year of structural deficit in 2026, driven by rising investment demand and shrinking above-ground stocks, raising squeeze concerns for Singapore buyers.