Swiss gold exports surged 44% month-over-month in June to the highest level since March, driven by bullion flowing back to UK vaults from the United States. Exports to the UK jumped dramatically to 83.8 metric tons – the highest since August 2019 – as gold that was shipped to the US earlier this year to cover potential tariff risks returned after President Trump excluded bullion from reciprocal tariffs in April. London vault holdings rose 2.1% to 8,776 tonnes, the highest since August 2023.

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Record Q3 Gold Demand, Sticky Inflation, SNAP Benefits Lapse
Gold and silver wrapped up a historic October, with gold topping $4,000 as global demand surged to record highs. But inflation data released today showed the Fed’s fight isn’t over—headline prices are easing, yet core inflation remains stubbornly high. As policymakers debate the next move, uncertainty is keeping safe-haven demand alive. Add in a prolonged government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, and it’s clear: the macro crosswinds that lifted gold this year aren’t slowing down anytime soon.




