Markets

Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed

Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets.

5 March 2026

Economy

Uzbekistan’s reserves climb to $75bn, gold dominates at 85%

Foreign reserves are well above IMF adequacy benchmarks, enough for 17 months of imports and four times short-term external debt. Authorities are keeping a gold-heavy mix while slowly adding US Treasuries and foreign deposits.

17 February 2026

Business

Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort?

As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves.

6 February 2026

Business

Azerbaijan oil fund leans on gold to protect state reserves

Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability.

5 February 2026

Europe Today

Watch the video: All that glitters is not gold?

Gold is seen as a shield, protecting your savings as the value of paper money declines over time. Do you remember when your espresso cost you €1? Good luck getting one at this price in Brussels today.

3 February 2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: European leaders in Dubai to discuss global trade and AI

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

3 February 2026

Economy

From ‘Moscow gold’ to record reserves: Spain’s gold, then and now

The Bank of Spain closed 2025 with gold and currency reserves valued at almost €94 billion, an all-time high driven by astronomical demand for the metal.

2 February 2026

Markets

'Buying the dip': Gold rebounds after brutal sell-off

Gold rebounded on Tuesday after extended losses following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair last week.

2 February 2026

Markets

Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves

Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky.

2 February 2026

Business

Gold and silver hit record high then fall sharply in volatile week

The price of gold fell from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines?

1 February 2026

Markets

Gold may have further to climb, but is its safety overstated?

More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value, particularly as bullion sees its price slip on Friday.

30 January 2026

Markets

Gold tops $5,500, silver rises while Powell downplays metal rally

The dollar slipped to a 4-year low, while gold and silver surged to further record highs, after Fed Chair Powell downplayed their macro signal.

29 January 2026

Travel News

Dubai to lure tourists with new street paved with gold

The new attraction will be located near the city’s Gold Souk where tourists can buy gold and other jewellery.

29 January 2026

Markets

Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness

Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility.

28 January 2026

Economy

From colonial trade to Nazi gold: Why Portugal holds vast reserves

Even in the digital age, Portugal still relies on gold as a financial backstop, holding over 300 tonnes stored between Carregado and London.

22 January 2026

Markets

Gold rises to record high and stocks fall as Trump travels to Davos

Precious metals notch higher, stocks tumble, and dollar risks loom as the US-EU conflict over Greenland unfolds.

21 January 2026

Poland

550 tonnes: Poland has more gold than the European Central Bank

The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.

20 January 2026

Business

Flight of the bullions: Why did Maduro move gold to Switzerland?

Caracas shipped 127 tonnes of central-bank gold to Swiss refineries over a period of five years, seeking cash and collateral as the Venezuelan debt crisis deepened.

7 January 2026

Markets

Oil rallies after Venezuela shock while safe haven assets also rise

Washington’s action in Venezuela jolted markets, with oil showing volatile price movements as investors considered long-term supply consequences. Gold and defence stocks also inched up.

5 January 2026

Business

Year of the metals: Venezuela tensions send gold and silver soaring

Precious metals have been among the strongest performers this year, supported by geopolitical risk, expectations of looser monetary policy and global economic stability.

23 December 2025