Gold Market Commentary: Technical difficulties October 2025
you are currently viewing::Gold Market Commentary: Technical difficulties October 2025November 6, 2025-Key takeaways for the month: In addition, global gold ETFs have seen five consecutive months of inflows, led by North America and Asia Rising gold prices and strong inflows pushed global gold ETF assets under management to a new record high Just Published the World Gold Council US Gold Demand Trends report last week, highlighting that robust investment flows into gold-backed ETFs offset weakness in other areas, while trading volumes surged to a record US$208bn (1,587t) per day. Source: World Gold Council |
October 1, 2026--Governments deployed a wide range of measures as the energy shock unfolded, reflecting different domestic economic conditions. Targeting remains essential.
Countries' responses to the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war varied significantly-and evolved as the shock persisted.
September 30, 2026-Tokenized real-world assets reach $34.5 billion, but most tokenized cash never trades, and onchain stock investors are choosing single names over funds
September 23, 2026--Global growth eased in the first half of 2026 but proved more resilient than anticipated. The economic fallout from the Middle East conflict was contained by substantial oil inventories, additional supply from outside the Gulf region and government support measures. Continued strength in AI-related investment also helped sustain production, trade and growth.
September 17, 2026-ETFGI, reported today that Global ETF Assets top US$24 Trillion for the first time as investors add nearly US$2 Trillion in 2026.
September 15, 2026-The 2026 edition of the World Trade Report-issued on 15 September-finds that a strengthened multilateral trading system could increase global GDP by roughly 3% or USD 3 trillion by 2050, while inaction to modernize the trading system could reduce global output by up to 10%. The flagship publication of the WTO Secretariat, examining what the multilateral trading system has delivered over 80 years and where it is facing challenges, offers evidence relevant to ongoing efforts to keep trade rules fit for purpose.