The Latest Breaking News from Gold

Gold Keeps Climbing Over Concerns About U.S. Debt Levels. UBS Says It Has Plenty Of Room To Run.

Gold is on track to end the week with a 5% gain amid concerns over U.S. debt levels.

International Business Times · Aug 21

Dollar Little Changed as Stocks Climb and Crude Oil Stabilizes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.03% today, holding just above Thursday’s 3.25-month low. Strength in stocks today has reduced demand for dollar liquidity. The dollar is still weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday, when the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of...

Barchart · Aug 21

Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves cool

In a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and strategically placed windows promoted cross-ventilation. Porches transformed into relaxation spaces, and sleeping porches harnessed the evening breeze. Even fans predated electricity, while ice offered temporary relief. Evaporative cooling and…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Mondo can sing, too: Duplantis releases 'Gold' as anthem for Ultimate Championship

Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis is singing about his favorite color in a promotion for the first Ultimate Championship

The Independent UK · Aug 21

American couple create one-off Rolls-Royce in unique tribute to their dog

The Rolls-Royce Spectre Bailey is a unique four-wheeled tribute to a Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, with paw prints, fur-inspired paint and a 180-piece wooden portrait (or should that be pawtrait?)

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Tata, Godrej and now Birla: Big groups aren't just chasing glitter

India’s gold loan market is emerging as a growth opportunity for financial institutions, with outstanding loans against gold jewellery reaching Rs 3.3 lakh cr by May 2026. Tata Capital, Godrej Capital and Aditya Birla Capital are expanding aggressively as lenders shift toward secured retail credit, driven by rising gold prices,…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Tata Mutual Fund resumes subscription for large investors in gold ETF, removes lumpsum limits for Gold ETF FOF

Tata Mutual Fund has resumed subscriptions to Tata Gold ETF for large investors committing Rs 25 crore or more and removed investment limits on lump-sum investments and switch-ins to Tata Gold ETF FOF. The revised norms, effective August 21, follow the normalisation of market conditions and will remain in force…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging

St Kilda veteran Dan Butler has copped a one-match suspension for rough conduct on the Suns' Mac Andrew, and it may end up being his final game for the Saints.

AAP · Aug 21

MCX shares jump 8% in 3 days as gold, silver futures rise. What lies ahead for investors?

MCX shares rose in three sessions to Rs 3,211, tracking a third straight session of gains in gold and silver prices amid a weaker US dollar and easing concerns over long-term yields. The stock has gained 15% in a month, 45% so far this year and 101% over the past…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Why Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge amid Iran war and fiscal risks

Jefferies’ Christopher Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge for investors amid rising geopolitical and fiscal risks linked to the Iran conflict. While he prefers oil and energy stocks as the primary hedge, Wood expects gold and gold miners to benefit from renewed monetary easing expectations, geopolitical shocks and persistent…

The Economic Times · Aug 21