Gold ETFs are in the spotlight as Fed rate cut bets, a weaker dollar, and rising inflation expectations boost demand. Top picks include GLD, IAU, and GLDM.
Institutional forecasts for gold prices remain optimistic due to persistent US macro risks, central bank demand, and ETF inflows. Despite recent slowdown, large capital continues to invest in the precious metal.
Gold futures prices jumped, causing a premium of over $125 per ounce, due to new tariffs on Swiss gold imports to the US. Impact on ETFs remains uncertain.
Gold price in Ghana crosses $3,200/oz as government centralizes control over exports; new entity, Ghana Gold Board, aims to boost revenues and regulate industry.
In 2024, gold miners dominated mergers and acquisitions in the metals and mining industry, with a 70% transaction value. Australia and Canada were top locations, while copper-focused M&A was subdued. This trend is expected to continue in 2025 due to rising gold prices.
Goldman Sachs postpones gold price prediction to mid-2026, citing Fed decisions. Gold expected to reach $2,910/oz by end of 2025. Antimony mining project in Idaho could boost US demand and reduce vulnerability to China's market control.
