Insights: Items tagged with "central banks "

Weekly Markets Monitor: The China factor

Last week’s data showed US growth holding up despite a softening labor market, improving momentum in China, and weakness in Europe and Japan.

Weekly Markets Monitor: Global gold demand at ATH

Last week, central banks across developed economies held policy rates and the new Fed Chair was nominated, while economic updates were mixed. US consumer confidence weakened even as earnings beat expectations; Eurozone GDP exceeded expectations; China’s manufacturing and service declined; and India and Europe finalized a trade deal.

Weekly Markets Monitor: yen does a 180° at 160

Last week was all about geopolitical tension over Greenland, which eased post Davos negotiations. US economic data signaled a  healthy backdrop despite elevated inflation. Europe saw steady activity, Japan held rates but with a tightening bias, China’s recovery remained uneven. 

Weekly Markets Monitor: Leaving the leaders

Last week, global markets were shaped by steady US inflation, resilient consumer demand, and fresh tariff threats. Europe saw economic recovery; China’s GDP grew at 5% in 2025, matching its pre-set target; Japan called a snap election, and India saw inflation tick up and trade deficit widen. 

Weekly Markets Monitor: 3 ATHs, 2 weeks, 1 message

Last week’s data highlighted diverging global trends: the US saw softer labor and manufacturing but resilient services and improved sentiments; the Eurozone witnessed easing inflation and stronger retail sales; and in Asia, Japan’s consumption picked up, India’s growth outlook was upgraded, and deflation worries lingered in China.

Weekly Markets Monitor: Venezuela’s ripple effect

Last week, US data showed strong jobs and housing trends amid a widening FOMC policy divide. In the Eurozone, inflation eased while manufacturing contracted. In Asia, China’s factory activity rebounded, yet India’s PMI hit a two-year low.  

Weekly Markets Monitor: Top of the morning

Last week was a busy period for central banks: the Fed cut as expected while the Bank of Canada, Reserve Bank of Australia, and Swiss National Bank held rates steady. 

Weekly Markets Monitor: Gold in the crosshairs

Last week saw new tariffs announced and higher tariffs take effect. Central banks in the UK and India made cautious, diverging policy moves. 

Weekly Markets Monitor: Dire Straits

Central bank gold buying slowed in April

Central banks keep gold in focus in February

Demand for gold from central bankers continues, with data available for February showing reported global central bank gold reserves rising by 24t. Thus far, Poland, China, Turkey, and the Czech Republic have led gold demand from emerging market central banks. 

Central banks stay bullish on bullion in January

Central banks continued their strong interest for gold in January with reported net purchases of 18t. The sustained buying highlights the strategic importance of gold in official reserves, particularly as central banks navigate heightened geopolitical risks.