As we enter the second half of 2024, investors are closely monitoring the commodities market, scrutinising the potential impact of various geopolitical events and economic trends globally.
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Gold has been reaching new highs lately, driven by the market's anticipation of a potentially dovish shift in Federal Reserve policy. Which direction is the precious metal heading in the next few months? Experts give their takes.
In a year of major elections globally, including the US, the EU, India and Taiwan, investors' need for portfolio hedges will likely be higher than normal, and should keep demand for gold among central banks and other institutions buoyant.
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Projections of weaker US growth in 2024 coupled with a robust economic outlook for Asia bode well for more active and diverse portfolios, including quality and safe-haven assets, according to a recent AsianInvestor webinar, in conjunction with State Street Global Advisors.
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Investors in Hong Kong and Singapore are looking for quality and safe-haven assets to drive long-term capital growth over the coming months, according to an AsianInvestor poll.
The sustained pace of central bank purchases is unexpected and the trend could continue in the months ahead amid growing geopolitical tensions and a clouded economic outlook, said experts.
The central bank's physical holdings of the precious metal have climbed by close to 50% in the first seven months of the year. Yet gold's share in the reserves portfolio remains small.
The first six months of 2023 was eventful for asset owners. Bonds became the asset class of choice, gold came back on asset owners' radars, and family offices were the target of incentives from both Singapore and Hong Kong.
Gold will continue to appeal to asset owners amid economic uncertainty and persistent inflation, according to experts.
Inflation, banking crisis, and a weakening US dollar are putting gold under the spotlight. AsianInvestor asks asset managers if gold prices have hit a peak or if there is more room for prices to rise.
The AsianInvestor news team was very busy in March, covering big stories such as the UBS-Credit Suisse merger impact, as well as speaking to asset owners at our own events.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore's increased holdings follows a banner year for central banks buying the precious metal globally.