Today’s top gold news and opinion

4/15/2024

New Sanctions on Russia to Drive Even More Metals Sales to China (Bloomberg)
Shanghai becomes the only major bourse to accept Russian metal

China’s gold markets under strain as horde of new buyers hunts for stable investment (SCMP)
Standing out as one of the few bets considered safe in China at present – with stocks, property and banking having lost their lustre in an environment of heightened uncertainty.

Gold Climbs Toward Record After Iran’s Strike Against Israel (Bloomberg)
Bullion has risen almost 20% since the middle of February.