
Gold offers some independence in a fragmented world
(Kitco News) - Retail investors may be having an existential crisis, struggling to figure out gold’s role in their portfolios; however, it is clear that central banks know how the yellow metal fits into their reserves, which is why many analysts expect this demand to remain a pillar of the marketplace for the foreseeable future.

New Coinbase Store-of-Value Index combines dynamic Bitcoin and gold exposure to maximize alt-asset upside
(Kitco News) – COINSOV, a new store-of-value index, aims to give investors the advantages of gold’s relative safety against downside risk with the strong upside potential that Bitcoin delivers when risk appetite rises, MarketVector and Coinbase announced on Thursday.“The definition of ‘store-of-value’ is expanding beyond a ‘gold-only’ approach,” the firms said in the announcement. “Against a backdrop of increasing global debt, rising deficits, and persistent monetary debasement, investors are looking for ways to preserve their wealth.”

Short-term tactical risks remain elevated, but gold prices can still push higher in the next 12 months - BCA’s Ibrahim
(Kitco News) - Montreal-based BCA Research has been bullish on gold since late 2022, and although the firm has been tactically cautious since the start of the year, it has maintained its long-term positioning in the precious metal.






