Why China’s Gold Buying Spree Outweighs India’s Pause

China’s bar and coin gold demand hit a record 207 tonnes in Q1 2026 while India paused on a 15% import duty hike. Here’s why the divergence matters — and what it means for your physical gold allocation.

Why London Still Sets the Gold Price — and Asia Doesn’t

For almost a century, gold’s price has been set in London — by banks, in a paper market, in the wrong time zone. Hong Kong is building the infrastructure to challenge that. Here’s how it works and what it means.

What Do Central Banks Know About Gold That You Don’t?

Central banks purchased a net 244 metric tons of gold in Q1 2026 — the fastest pace in over a year — despite prices hitting a record $5,405 per ounce. The World Gold Council data reveals who’s buying, who’s selling, and why this relentless accumulation at all-time highs signals a growing loss of confidence in fiat currencies. If central banks are protecting themselves regardless of price, the rest of us should be paying attention.

Gold Bull Market 2025: Why History Points to Huge Upside

Gold is making headlines again. Prices have surged to all-time highs, yet if history is any guide, this bull market may be far from over. In fact, comparing today’s gold rally to the explosive run of the 1970s suggests we could still be in the early innings of a powerful move.  Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard recently broke this down on The GoldSilver Show, where they distilled the 400-page “In Gold We Trust” report by Incrementum into the must-see charts every investor should know. Their conclusion? Gold could still have much further to run — possibly to levels that seem […]

India Gold Demand Slump Deepens as Asia Faces Soaring Prices

The India gold demand slump is worsening as soaring prices and seasonal factors like the early monsoon continue to weigh on buying activity. India’s gold market is seeing deepening discounts as local prices approach all-time highs, discouraging consumer demand. Dealers are now selling gold at up to $56 below official rates — nearly double last week’s discount. Seasonal factors like the early monsoon, combined with already high interest rates across Asia, have further weakened physical gold buying. This trend reflects how macro conditions and seasonality can sharply influence retail gold demand in major markets. While the India gold demand slump […]