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Oil prices, the Federal Reserve, and ETF funds—these three forces will determine the fate of gold.

Oil prices, the Federal Reserve, and ETF funds—these three forces will determine the fate of gold.

Gold’s performance this year has been full of ups and downs. The Middle East conflict failed to make it a safe-haven asset, the Fed’s hawkish stance suppressed ETF buying, but central banks’ sustained gold purchases continued to provide a bottom support. Now, with signs of de-escalation in the

U.S. and Iran reach agreement document; Japanese stocks hit new record highs; oil prices surge then retreat; gold prices rebound

U.S. and Iran reach agreement document; Japanese stocks hit new record highs; oil prices surge then retreat; gold prices rebound

Substantial progress in US-Iran negotiations has pushed Asian stock markets higher, oil prices down, and gold prices rebounding. Global markets are searching for a new balance as geopolitical risk is repriced. On Monday, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose by over 1%, the Nikkei 225 hit a historic intraday high,

The ChiNext Index rose 1%, the semiconductor industry chain surged again, the Hang Seng Index fell 2%, AI large models defied the trend with explosive growth, and Zhipu soared 30%, with its market value surpassing one trillion.

The ChiNext Index rose 1%, the semiconductor industry chain surged again, the Hang Seng Index fell 2%, AI large models defied the trend with explosive growth, and Zhipu soared 30%, with its market value surpassing one trillion.

``` On June 22, A-shares oscillated and rose during the morning session. The Shanghai Composite lingered near the flat line, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext indices moved higher. The ChiNext was up 1%. The semiconductor industry chain surged again, with semiconductor materials and third-generation semiconductor concept stocks rising strongly. Cultured

South Korea's exports rose 60% in the first 20 days of June, with chip exports soaring 188.4%.

South Korea's exports rose 60% in the first 20 days of June, with chip exports soaring 188.4%.

``` Demand for AI chips continues to surge, and South Korea’s export data has once again exceeded market expectations. On June 22, South Korea’s customs released data showing that exports in the first 20 days of June increased by 49.7% year-on-year (after adjusting for working days), continuing the

Unchanged for the 13th consecutive month! China’s latest LPR announced: 3.5% for over-5-year term, 3% for 1-year term.

Unchanged for the 13th consecutive month! China’s latest LPR announced: 3.5% for over-5-year term, 3% for 1-year term.

``` China’s Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for June was released on June 22, with both the 1-year and over-5-year LPR remaining unchanged. According to the National Interbank Funding Center authorized by the People’s Bank of China, the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) on June 22, 2026, is: 1-year LPR at

Trump posts a "teaser," British media say Starmer is preparing a timetable for stepping down and may issue a statement on Monday.

Trump posts a "teaser," British media say Starmer is preparing a timetable for stepping down and may issue a statement on Monday.

``` UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is standing on the brink of resignation, with his cabinet turning against him and party support collapsing. His political career may come to an end in the coming days. On June 21, according to the Financial Times, Starmer’s allies expect he will agree to

Wall Street warns the Fed: Less forward guidance = higher volatility premium = rate hikes?

Wall Street warns the Fed: Less forward guidance = higher volatility premium = rate hikes?

The new Fed Chair, Walsh, made changes to the "dot plot" as soon as he took office, and Wall Street's reaction is—the bond market is about to get more expensive. Last Wednesday, Walsh presided over his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting as the