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Gold hit a record high above US$5,500 per ounce in early 2026, following its strongest annual performance since 1979, and the question now is how far the rally can extend. This guide sets out the gold price forecast for 2027, drawing on predictions from major banks and institutional analysts including J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and UBS. Current forecasts range from US$5,000 to US$5,600 per ounce, with some longer-range projections reaching significantly higher. Forming a view on the 2027 gold price means understanding what drives it. Analyst predictions are a useful input, but so is an awareness of the key macro…
The US Dollar Index (DXY) lost ground during the week, down 0.27% to trade near the 99.80 level as investors prepared for a heavy central bank calendar the following week. US Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Swiss Franc. USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD0.07%0.07%0.14%0.11%0.00%0.07%0.26%EUR-0.07%-0.01%0.09%0.05%-0.07%-0.01%0.18%GBP-0.07%0.00%0.11%0.05%-0.09%0.00%0.17%JPY-0.14%-0.09%-0.11%-0.06%-0.17%-0.10%0.06%CAD-0.11%-0.05%-0.05%0.06%-0.11%-0.05%0.13%AUD-0.00%0.07%0.09%0.17%0.11%0.06%0.21%NZD-0.07%0.01%-0.00%0.10%0.05%-0.06%0.17%CHF-0.26%-0.18%-0.17%-0.06%-0.13%-0.21%-0.17% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from…
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What do those tiny stamps on your gold actually mean? Here’s everything explained simply. Read on. Most people, when they pick up a piece of gold jewellery, will turn it over and look for a tiny stamp on the back. They can see there’s something there, like a number, a letter, or a small symbol. These stamps are called hallmarks, and they’re one of the most useful pieces of information on your precious metal. This guide is going to walk you through everything you need to learn about hallmarking. What hallmarks are, what the numbers mean, why they matter, what…
Iran’s IRNA news agency releases the major terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) discussed with the United States (US). Earlier a report from Bloomberg showed that the MoU will be signed in Geneva on Sunday.US-Iran key MoU termsIran makes no commitment regarding the transfer of management of the Strait of Hormuz.The future administration of the Strait will be resolved as a regional matter through dialogue and joint decision-making between Tehran and Oman.No agreement is made regarding the nuclear file in the current memorandum.Nuclear talks will take place within a 60-day period after signing.Market reactionNo major action in the Oil…
Some 2026 World Cup predictions from AI models are going against tradition to pick the underdogs. Here’s why.
Gold and silver prices do not move at random. They react to a set of well-understood macroeconomic forces, and recognising those forces as they develop can help you plan ahead, position your allocation appropriately, and understand why prices are moving in a particular direction. Below are the key drivers of gold and silver prices, explained in detail. While supply and demand ultimately set the price, each of the following factors shapes that supply-demand balance in important ways. Driver Mechanism Direction Inflation Rising inflation increases gold demand Bullish for gold Interest Rates Higher rates raise opportunity cost of holding gold Bearish…
Newsquawk Week in Focus (8-12th June 2026) Highlights include US CPI, OPEC, AAPL WWDC, BoC, ECB, UK GDP and Chinese inflationSUN: OPEC/JMMC Meeting (Jun) Oil Price MON: Japanese GDP (Q1), German Factory Orders (Apr), US Consumer Inflation ExpectationsTUE: EIA STEO (Jun), South Korean GDP (Q1), UK BRC Retail Sales (May), Australian Westpac (Jun), Chinese Balance of Trade (May), German Balance of Trade (Apr), German Imports (Apr), Mexican Inflation (May), US ADP Weekly Change, Exports/Imports, Canadian Exports/Imports (Apr), Existing Home Sales (May), Wholesale Inventories (Apr)WED: BoC Policy Announcement (Jun), Japanese PPI (May), Chinese Inflation (May), Norwegian CPI (May), Swedish GDP…
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Discover why so many people in Chermside keep coming back to us to sell their gold. Read on. Most of us have a piece of gold somewhere that we no longer wear. Maybe it’s a chain you’ve had since your twenties, a ring, or a collection of mismatched earrings and broken bracelets that have been sitting in a jewellery box for years. What can you do with these precious metal items? Sell them at the best rate for instant cash!! Sounds good, no? Selling gold at the best value sounds good, but for most people, the hesitation comes from not…