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  • 01.10.2024

    The gold rush continues

    Over the summer months, gold rose to new all-time highs at levels of around USD 2,685 per oz. The nearly relentless rise in the gold price reflects several factors.

  • 16.04.2024

    The pound is no longer so vulnerable

    There are signs that sterling is set to embark on an upward trend after several years in the doldrums.

  • 22.02.2024

    Gold prices should consolidate

    In January, gold traded in a tight range of between USD 2,000 and USD 2,050 per oz. This tight trading range reflected a generally subdued trading environment – three-month implied volatilities fell to levels of around 10% – which is a relatively low level of volatility for the yellow metal.

  • 31.01.2024

    Four reasons for the yen’s steady appreciation this year

    Coming into 2024, here at UBP we hold a constructive view on the JPY. We anticipate that it will continue to appreciate over the course of the year, and we envisage a USD/JPY downward move to levels of around 135 by year-end, with risk skewed to the downside of this level. This represents a decline of at least 6% from current levels. Our generally constructive stance on JPY exchange rates reflects several factors.

  • 26.01.2024

    A Glittering Outlook: Gold Promises to Shine in 2024

    2024 will be a strong year for gold. Our expectation of ongoing price increases for the yellow metal is driven by several factors, namely the global decline in inflation, weaker USD exchange rates, increasing concerns regarding US debt sustainability, central bank gold purchases, the resilience of gold trading, and ongoing geopolitical risks.

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