Gold‘s stellar run in 2025 has hit a speed bump, with spot prices plunging more than 5% in a single day. It was the largest daily drop since 2013. At these prices, $230 was the biggest one-day drop in dollar terms.This sudden collapse, however, follows an extraordinary year. Even after the selloff, gold remains up more than 50% year to date — easily outpacing equities, bonds, and even Bitcoin. Yet, the violent reversal reminded markets that precious metals are as volatile as they are lucrative. Gold's preci ...

Gold prices tumbled sharply on Oct. 21, 2025, marking their largest daily slump in years as a record-breaking rally in precious metals finally hit a bump. The spot gold declined more than 6% on Oct. 21, 2025 (at the time of writing), marking its biggest one-day slide in 12 years, according to Bloomberg data, as quoted on Yahoo Finance. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) lost about 6.4% on the day.What Led to the Sudden SelloffThe sharp correction came amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions, a stronger U.S. dollar, and t ...

India’s central bank is taking active steps to allow free-trade partners to settle transactions with it more easily in the rupee, a person familiar with the matter said, a move that could help boost the local currency over time.Initial steps include establishing direct rupee rates that don’t rely on a third currency, such as the US dollar, for cross-reference, said the person familiar with the central bank’s thinking, asking not to be named because the discussions are private. Earlier this month, the Reserv ...

Key TakeawaysGold has reached a 30-year high in global central bank reserves, now comprising over 20% of total holdings, signaling a significant shift away from fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar.Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is anticipated to open 2.5% higher, with the Hang Seng Automobile Index projected for an even stronger 3% gain.The People's Bank of China (PBoC) injected 189 billion yuan through 7-day reverse repos at an unchanged rate of 1.40%, while also draining a net 64.8 billion yuan from open ma ...

Gold barsAndrew Naylor, Head of the Middle East and Public Policy at the World Gold Council, said that the strong performance of gold in recent months is mainly driven by the rise in investment demand.   In an interview with Argaam, the official clarified that this demand was fueled by institutional buying in LSE’s over-the-counter (OTC) market and gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), along with an increase in individual purchases of gold bars and coins, which remained strong despite rising prices.   F ...

“They have legitimate concerns about the sustainability of debt loads carried by developed-market sovereign issuers, including the US, and about the prospects for a weaker dollar. Already, the Fed faces political pressure from the Trump administration to keep Treasury yields low, a policy that risks stoking inflation.”“Investors now regard gold not as a vehicle limited to speculation but as a core holding,” Gundlach told The Daily Upside.In March 2025, when gold traded near $2,915, he projected a climb to $ ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) weighed in on the recent surge in precious metals, linking it to a broader crisis of confidence in the U.S. monetary system. The Rally Is An ‘Indictment of The Fed’ On Wednesday, in a post on X, DeSantis stated that the recent trajectory of gold and silver suggests that “investors lack confidence in fiat currencies.” Trending: Amazon and NVIDIA Partnered With This Robot C ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff is sounding the alarm on the cryptocurrency's recent underperformance against gold. What Happened: In an X post on Thursday, Schiff noted that Bitcoin has fallen 32% against gold since its August peak, arguing that a "brutal" bear market for Bitcoin is imminent. He urged holders to sell BTC for gold to avoid further losses. Trending: Amazon and NVIDIA Partnered With ...

A declining dollar continues to strengthen the investment case for international equities. However, before investors dive into international equities exposure, it's imperative to examine the options presented to them — namely passive versus active fund options. Active Flexibility Investors looking to get exposure to international equities should consider using an active fund as opposed to one tethered to an index. Given the complexities associated with international equities, investors should strongly consi ...

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