Global Gold Rush Accelerates: Central Banks to Purchase 800 Tons by 2026
Central banks, led by China and Turkey, are set to buy 800 tons of gold by 2026, diversifying from the US dollar amid global uncertainty.
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Central banks, led by China and Turkey, are set to buy 800 tons of gold by 2026, diversifying from the US dollar amid global uncertainty.
Global food prices fell for a fifth month in Jan 2026, easing costs for Gulf nations reliant on imports, especially dairy, meat, and sugar.
Gold prices for 21K and 18K in Jordan remain stable, with minor differences between spot and retail prices, reflecting market steadiness.
21K gold in Egypt is EGP 5,595/g, 18K at EGP 4,795/g. Prices stable after recent rise; market remains volatile due to global trends and currency shift
Metal prices fell sharply as a strong US dollar and Fed tightening dampened demand; gold, silver, and platinum led the declines.
Silver fell nearly 15% to $75/oz due to a strong dollar, hawkish Fed outlook, and easing US-Iran tensions, increasing market volatility.
US natural gas prices rose 5% on strong LNG export demand and lower inventories, with flows near record levels and storage now below average.
Petronas and QatarEnergy signed a 20-year deal for 2M tons/year LNG to Malaysia, boosting energy security as demand rises and local output falls.
Gold rose above $5,000/oz on safe-haven demand, silver rebounded sharply; both driven by geopolitical tensions and dip-buying.
Oil prices fall as Middle East tensions ease, OPEC+ holds output, and stable supply outweighs risk; market focus shifts to fundamentals.
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