France’s Gold Repatriation Is Done. Germany Is Next

France sold 129 tonnes of gold held at the US Federal Reserve and replaced them with higher-quality bars in Paris — booking $15 billion in gains. It’s the latest move in a quiet global trend: central banks pulling sovereign gold out of American vaults.
Gold and Oil Brace for the Strait of Hormuz Deadline

Tonight’s Strait of Hormuz deadline puts gold, oil, and markets at a crossroads. WTI is above $110, gold is holding near $4,665, and analysts say a ceasefire deal before 8 PM ET remains unlikely. Here’s what each outcome means for investors.
