Gold has long been considered a reliable store of value and a safe haven asset during times of economic uncertainty. Its price is influenced by various factors, including supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and market sentiment. However, one significant influence on the price of gold that often goes unnoticed by many investors is the …
In an earlier post I wrote about how Central Banks around the world have been busy buying gold bullion. I also mentioned that in China consumer demand for gold is down. And that’s true. Consumer demand for gold in China has fallen because their economy is facing some turmoil of its own. Working people have …
National central banks buy gold bullion for the security it provides. While currencies can become devalued to such a degree that they become almost worthless, that won’t happen to gold. Gold prices may rise and fall, but they will never fall to zero. In fact, at the exact time that paper currencies go into free-fall, …
First, what are “central banks”? According to Wikipedia: “A central bank, reserve bank, or monetary authority is a public institution that usually issues the currency, regulates the money supply, and controls the interest rates in a country. Central banks often also oversee the commercial banking system of their respective countries. In contrast to a commercial …
