Articles
Displaying 31 to 40 of 233
-
14 Feb 2024
How Much Gold Did Singapore Buy in 2023?
The World Gold Council (WCG) hailed 2023 as “another year of blistering central bank buying” of gold. Sovereign gold purchases through their central banks were at 1,037 metric tons, a mere 45 metric tons short of the 2022 record. So, how much gold did Singapore buy in 2023?
(Read more) -
03 Feb 2024
Top 5 Countries That Were Net Buyers of Gold in 2023
In 2022, global central banks set a historic record with their largest annual gold acquisition, an impressive 1,083 metric tons of the precious metal.
(Read more) -
01 Feb 2024
Foreigners Deposited $1.8 Trillion in Deposits with Singapore Banks
As of 3Q 2023, Singapore has an external debt of USD $1.82 trillion, confirmed by the Department of Statistics Singapore. For a country with a total land area of 734.3 square kilometers, about 0.9 times New York City’s size, such a high amount of external debt must surely be disconcerting.
(Read more) -
20 Jan 2024
Willem Middelkoop: Resurgence of Gold in the World’s Monetary System
Gold is gaining prominence in the global monetary system, says Willem Middlekoop, founder of Dutch-based Commodity Discover Fund, in a January 2024 Bullion World article. Calling gold’s rise “an unobtrusive yet profound shift”, Middlelkoop believes the change in gold’s status in the monetary system is due to several recent developments.
(Read more) -
05 Jan 2024
Understanding Exter's Pyramid and Gold's Pivotal Role in Global Finance
In global finance, few concepts have captured money flow quite like Exter's Pyramid. Created by John Exter, this pyramid illustrates the hierarchy and vulnerability of different asset classes in times of financial distress, and emphasizing gold's timeless significance in a world brimming with digital and ephemeral assets.
(Read more) -
01 Dec 2023
Triffin Dilemma: The Curse of Reserve Currencies?
Have you ever wondered why the United States dollar plays such a pivotal role in the world economy despite the country being heavily in debt? In this article, we explore the origins of the Triffin Dilemma, the dual nature of reserve currencies with regard to domestic and international demands, and possible solutions to the dilemma in the future.
(Read more) -
17 Nov 2023
How Silver is Formed
One of the world's oldest forms of money, silver’s unique properties have made it an indispensable part of our everyday lives. But how is silver formed? This article looks at how silver is formed in nature, where it is found, and how it is then refined to meet the multiple ways it is used today.
(Read more) -
27 Oct 2023
Platinum: Facts about this Extremely Rare Metal that Might Surprise You
Of all precious metals on Earth, platinum is arguably the one that has the most range of applications. It is used in semiconductors, glass-making, jewelry, and is indispensable in catalytic conductors. This article takes you through the history of platinum, and covers some lesser-known facts about this metal.
(Read more) -
11 Oct 2023
Conflict in Israel leads to gains in Gold and Silver, safe-haven assets
Prices of traditional safe-haven assets have seen a bump as markets opened this week, with gold posting a sharp increase in the market due to the Middle East conflict.
(Read more) -
05 Oct 2023
How China's gold buying spree affects us all
China has been in the news recently, as the country fights to bolster a lacklustre economy. Policymakers have taken to buying gold, and it appears many of their citizens are doing the same. Read on to see how record demand in China is affecting the global gold market.
(Read more)