Commodities / Gold
Gold, silver, and commodity ETF analysis and market insights.
Dubai Pushes Deeper Into Gold Market Infrastructure with a Single Day Futures Contract
Dubai is moving to strengthen its role in global bullion trading
Central Banks’ Gold Survey Reveals Why Gold Demand Could Stay Strong
The World Gold Council's 2026 Central Bank Gold Survey reveals that central banks remain strongly committed to gold buying, with record participation highlighting gold's role as a reserve asset amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.
What India's Gold ETF Revolution Reveals About the Future of GCC ETF Markets
India's gold ETF market has surged from $2.5B to $18.3B in four years, with retail investor participation tripling. This structural shift offers valuable lessons for developing ETF markets across the GCC region.
Gold Pulls Back as Rate Fears, Oil Shock and ETF Flows Pressure the Rally
Gold has dropped to an 11-week low below $4,200/oz as stronger U.S. employment data and rising oil prices revive concerns about prolonged Fed rate hikes. Rate expectations and inflation worries from geopolitical tensions now outweigh safe-haven demand.
Gold & Silver ETF Flows Rebound after a Difficult Period.
Gold and silver ETFs rebounded sharply in April with $6.6bn in net inflows, the strongest monthly figure of 2026, after a difficult March-April period when both metals declined despite geopolitical tensions.
UAE Announces Etihad Rail Passenger Stops and Dubai Gold Line: What It Means for Investors
Etihad Rail confirming the full list of stations ahead of its planned 2026 rollout.
Global ETFs Close Q1 at a Record $626B in Net Inflows
The global ETF industry achieved record-breaking performance in Q1 2026 with $626B in net inflows, despite a 4.98% S&P 500 decline in March. Equity ETFs dominated flows at $1.495 trillion, while fixed income and commodity ETFs showed strong investor appetite across major asset classes.
Gold Reprices on Inflation and Rates as March Volatility Resets Market Positioning
Explore the recent trends in gold prices and how geopolitical fears are shaping market responses and inflation expectations.
Why Oil has many benchmarks and prices. What do they mean? WTI, Brent and GCC Benchmarks
Understand oil benchmarks and their role in pricing. Discover how WTI, Brent, and regional grades affect the market.
Video: Gold, the quiet diversifier in volatile markets
Discover why gold remains a powerful investment. Understand gold's diversification benefits amid market volatility today.
Markets reaction post Iranian Strike: Gulf Markets, Oil, Gold, and Bitcoin
On Monday, 2 March 2026, global markets awoke to an extraordinary convergence of geopolitical risk and financial market stress. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) equities plunged, one major GCC exchange stopped trading entirely, Brent crude oil surged as much as 13% intraday, gold broke to multi-day highs near $5,400 per ounce, and bitcoin swung wildly between […]
The Strait of Hormuz and Its Impact on Oil Prices and GCC Markets
With 20% of global oil flowing through Hormuz, rising US-Iran tensions are driving Brent higher and pressuring GCC equities. Lean more
