Central Banks Continue Buying Gold, Led by Uzbekistan and Poland

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Gold held its longest winning streak since February, climbing over 3% in just four sessions amid mounting concerns about the U.S. economy. Weak data on the services sector, labor market, and consumer spending are reinforcing fears of a slowdown, largely blamed on ongoing tariffs. This has fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its September meeting—an outcome traders now see as a 90% probability. Lower rates tend to favor gold, which offers no yield but preserves purchasing power. Gold is up nearly 30% so far this year, as investors seek shelter from trade conflicts, geopolitical tensions,

Gold inflows into Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses have hit a record high, driven by traders exploiting the gap between high-priced futures and cheaper spot gold. With futures trading at a premium amid strong speculative demand, banks and traders are delivering physical gold to the exchange to profit from arbitrage. World Gold Council strategist John Reade said the trend reflects “how strong gold trading demand is in China right now.” Despite a sharp drop in jewelry sales last quarter, demand for bars, coins, and futures remains solid. Over 36 tons of gold have been registered for delivery—nearly double last month’s total—underscoring

At the Diggers and Dealers conference in Australia, Gold Fields’ VP of greenfields exploration, Matthew Crawford, urged major gold companies to take greater responsibility in early-stage discovery, traditionally led by junior miners. He emphasized that the gold sector isn’t discovering enough new ounces and that seniors must “”lean in”” with capital, technical support, and long-term commitment. Gold Fields itself is expanding exploration across Australia, Chile, Peru, and now Canada. The company recently launched its first drilling program in Queensland since 2013 and is pursuing full ownership of the Gruyere mine through a $3.7 billion acquisition of Gold Road Resources. Other