Gold

Gold’s sharp drop sparks surge in first-time buyers in Singapore

OCBC’s data suggests that retail investors are engaging with gold, taking advantage of lower prices to invest, especially those who had previously stayed on the sidelines when prices were stretched.

Investors rush to cash, energy and other safe havens as Middle East war jolts markets

An oil products tanker in the Singapore Straits. Surging oil prices have fuelled worries about weaker global growth, rising inflation and more hawkish central bank policies.

Singapore considers adding gold storage for global central banks: Sources

Monetary authorities globally hold nearly 39,000 tons of bullion, or about 18 per cent of all gold ever mined, according to the World Gold Council.

Hong Kong woos central banks in bid to become gold trading hub: Sources

Hong Kong is targetting countries already engaged in Beijing’s Belt and Road initiative to supply the institutional clout needed to position it as an alternative centre to London.

S’pore unveils plan to become a gold trading hub amid rising investor interest

MAS said it is studying the provision of vaulting services for foreign central banks and sovereign entities.

Asia stocks plunge, gold wipes out 2026 gains as Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum

Major share indexes in Japan and South Korea plunging more than 5 per cent as investors fled risk assets.

Wait it out, hold on to gold? What investors in S’pore can do as ‘stagflation’ risk mounts

Stagflation hits when there is inflation, like with rising oil prices, but the economy's slowing down, jobs are tight, and growth is stagnant.

US dollar rises after Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, while gold prices slip

The greenback strengthened against major currencies on March 20.

Golden opportunity for S’pore jeweller Goldheart at high-traffic Orchard Road mall 313@somerset

The opening of the store comes at an opportune time where a gold rush has surged amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

Gold set for worst week in 6 years as Iran war curbs rate-cut bets

Bullion traded near US$4,650 an ounce on March 20, down about 7 per cent this week, the most since March 2020.

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