Gold’s violent breakdown

Economists and analysts believe policymakers in China will roll out more support measures to stimulate demand this year.

Gold could continue to trade sideways to higher in the first quarter, says Kitco Metals analyst.

The LME contract has returned, but it is much diminished.

Commodities are having a volatile start to the year as China’s virus tsunami and policy shifts leave investors scrambling to calibrate expectations for 2023.

The Chinese state planner will resolutely crack down on illegal activities such as price gouging and speculation to ensure smooth operation of the market.

The Bilboes project is a large, high-grade gold deposit located about 75 km north of Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe.

Gay Huey Evans will step down as LME chair, but declined to comment on whether it was due to regulatory reviews into the nickel market events.

Traders now await the US Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls data on Friday.

China's southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou plans 1,722 projects in 2023 worth more than $945 billion.