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Gold Falls to a 7-Week Low: What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Gold ETFs
Gold fell to its lowest level in seven weeks on September 28, dropping 4% to $4,110.55 an ounce as rising U.S. Treasury yields and stronger dollar weighed on the metal.

KIM Gold ETF Sharia launches on IDX, giving investors a new route to gold exposure
PT Korea Investment Management Indonesia has launched KIM Gold ETF Sharia (XKGS) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, providing investors with a Sharia-compliant route to gold exposure through an exchange-traded structure with minimum 95% allocation to gold assets.

Why China is likely to continue to support the gold market?
China's gold reserves comprise just 8% of its total reserves, well below the global average of 25% and lower than major countries like the US, suggesting potential for continued market support.

Gold ETP Flows Surge as Investors Rebuild Bullion Exposure
European gold exchange-traded products attracted over $5 billion in the first three weeks of August, extending a rebound from July. Global gold ETF assets reached $530 billion with year-to-date inflows of $11 billion.

Gold ETFs Explained: 8 Different Ways to Invest in Gold
Gold ETFs offer multiple ways to gain exposure to the precious metal, from physical bullion to mining equities and leveraged strategies. This guide breaks down 8 different gold ETF categories with their respective fees and risk profiles.

China's Gold Vault Push: A Long Road to Catch the Global Average
China is expanding its global network of gold vaults to boost the yuan's international utility, but its gold reserves at 8% of total foreign-exchange reserves still lag the 25% global average, indicating significant room for portfolio growth.

Gold Breaks Out as China's Central Bank Buying Gains Momentum
China's central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 21 consecutive months in July 2026, adding 640,000 ounces—the largest monthly purchase since October 2023. The accelerated sovereign buying, combined with a technical breakout in gold prices, strengthens the long-term investment case for the pr

Albilad Gold ETF vs. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD): Which Gold ETF Fits Your Portfolio?
Compare Albilad Gold ETF and SPDR Gold Shares across structure, costs, performance, and accessibility. Discover which physically backed gold ETF suits GCC investors best.

Bank of Korea Returns to Gold After a 13-Year Pause
The Bank of Korea is resuming physical gold purchases for the first time since 2013, joining a global trend of central banks increasing bullion allocations. The move provides 4-5 tonnes annually and reflects broader investor confidence in gold ETFs.

ADGM in UAE approves Tether Gold as spot traded commodity
Abu Dhabi's Global Market (ADGM) has approved Tether Gold (XAU₮) as an Accepted Spot Commodity, enabling regulated firms to offer blockchain-backed physical gold tokens. Each XAU₮ represents one troy ounce of London Good Delivery gold.

China Continues to Buy Gold at a Discount. Should You?
China Bought the Pullback, Not a Special Discount

US-Iran Tensions Hit GCC and Global Markets
The trigger is familiar, but the market response is more selective than a panic bid for every haven.
