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Gold in Hong Kong
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Participating in a panel discussion at Treasury Markets Summit 2026 are, from left, Justin Chan of HSBC, Darryl Ho of HKMA, Gregory Yu of HKEX, Patrick Wu of Credit Agricole and Annie Zhu of Bank of China (Hong Kong). Photo: Elson Li
Banking & finance

Hong Kong maps out gold, bond and liquidity push to deepen offshore yuan use

HKEX to launch yuan gold futures as HKMA eyes new products and platforms to expand offshore market activity.

World Gold Council

As China’s consumption of gold jewellery slumps 34%, sellers pivot abroad: WGC

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s metal storage hits 30,000 tonnes in push to become global commodity hub

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong eyeing gold expansion and Northern Metropolis vaults to cement hub status

Finance chief says HKMA playing greater role in gold market will enrich city’s financial ecosystem and that Hong Kong not considering interest rate rise.

The Hong Kong Gold Exchange begins the Year of the Horse with its traditional Chinese New Year ceremony in Sheung Wan in February. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

How will Hong Kong’s new 5-year plan court global capital?

Expanded investment products and stronger mainland-market links aim to deepen Hong Kong’s wealth-management edge and lure more international investors.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Exchange Fund may buy more gold to support Hong Kong’s trading hub ambitions

A larger allocation to precious metals could improve diversification and align with the city’s gold hub strategy, says HKMA’s Eddie Yue.

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US Federal Reserve

Gold rebounds after Fed rate rise as banks back long-term demand outlook

Investment banks say central bank purchases and demand from China and India should support bullion prices.

Gold prices have soared over the past couple of years amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US debt levels. Photo: Shutterstock
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong targets gold trading, FPS-UnionPay link to boost yuan use

‘We will consolidate and enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre,’ John Lee says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to woo finance and tech firms with new tax breaks

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong aims to attract more commodity traders to set up or expand their businesses in city.

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China consumption

Gold jewellery loses its lustre as Chinese switch focus to bars and coins

High prices and decline in marriages cited as reasons for one-third drop in jewellery sales in first half of year.

Gold bars at a precious metals dealership in Munich, Germany. Photo: dpa
Banking & finance

Can China bring in more bullion as central banks shift gold reserves from US?

Geopolitical tensions and US dollar concerns have seen Shanghai and Hong Kong step up efforts to build gold storage infrastructure.

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Gold bars. Photo: Handout
Commodities

Bullish chorus grows: Wall Street backs gold despite US job growth, hawkish Fed

Record buying spree by central banks offsets Fed tightening fears, pushing gold towards US$5,000 by year-end, investment banks forecast.

Central banks

How Hong Kong can cash in as reserve managers rethink where to store gold

City in race to lure bullion custody as geopolitical risks intensify scrutiny of gold storage, Goldman Sachs report says.

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Commodities

Why younger investors worldwide are stashing physical gold despite price swings

Gen Z buyers are driving demand for bullion, spurred by geopolitical tensions, inflation and the appeal of owning gold outright.

Gold is no longer seen purely as an investment for older or wealthy investors, according to traders. Photo: dpa
Shanghai Gold Exchange

In Focus | Hong Kong is trying again to be a gold trading hub. Will it succeed this time?

De-dollarisation tailwinds, ecosystem buildout and mainland China’s support plus foreign backing give city’s ambitions credible momentum.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong gold imports fall 18% in July as mainland giants rush to build vaults

While monthly shipments cool from record highs, banks and logistics giants are racing to secure physical space for the city’s rising bullion trade.

Yuan

How a China gold vault network could promote the yuan’s international reach

By anchoring yuan trades to gold through Hong Kong and new global vaults, Beijing will add convertibility to its currency, report says.

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US Federal Reserve

US Treasury bond buy-back reinforces gold debasement trade ahead of Jackson Hole

Treasury buy-backs bolster gold’s rally as investors await US Federal Reserve’s annual meeting at Jackson Hole.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outside the White House in Washington on August 20. Photo: EPA
China National Gold Group

HKEX gold futures smash delivery record as US sanctions reshape trade

The milestone more than doubles the previous peak recorded in 2018.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong taps tech strength in joint venture to power gold settlement

Alibaba Cloud among partners chosen to create a platform for Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement system next year.

Banking & finance

Why Fed moves trump geopolitical risks, China gold buying in analysts’ forecasts

Bullion forecasts have softened, LBMA’s survey shows, despite the World Gold Council reporting unprecedented demand in second quarter.

The outlook for gold marks a significant retreat from the bullishness seen at the start of the year. Photo: dpa
China stock market

Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near record highs

Sovereign-debt risks and reserve diversification seen helping revive investor optimism in the precious-metals market.

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The price of gold rose 1.3 per cent to US$4,479 an ounce on Tuesday. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Gold’s price potential still ‘explosive’ amid Beijing hoarding

Rising demand from central banks to drive a rebound despite temporary downside pressure from energy and interest rates, Goldman Sachs says.

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Mainland China

HK’s gold imports set to rise after hitting 11-year high last month: analysts

Investor appetite, international precious metals trading hub ambitions drive growth as imports hit highest volume since late 2014.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong to approve tax breaks for fund managers ‘soon’ to boost economy: KPMG

The bill, expected to pass this year, will exempt private equity, venture capital and other fund managers from paying tax on performance-linked income.

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The Hong Kong government is expected to pass a bill offering tax breaks to hedge funds which will potentially attract investment and new talent to the global city. Photo: Jelly Tse
Commodities

China’s resources deals turn gold mines into – gold mines

Chinese gold producers, after a buying spree for mines abroad, are cashing in as the metal’s price goes sky-high.

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Gold prices remain highly elevated despite a recent sell-off, boosting the earnings of Chinese gold mining firms. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation

The Connect model has evolved from isolated reforms into a blueprint for China’s financial opening up, with Hong Kong as the bridgehead.

Banking & finance

Editorial | Gold, bond push boosts Hong Kong’s role in nation’s financial future

At a time of increasing global instability, Beijing needs to be a financial powerhouse to protect itself and others.

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