Due to the recent hyperinflation crisis in Venezuela, the average inflation rate in Venezuela is estimated to be around 150 percent in 2025. However, this is well below the peak of 63,000 percent observed in 2018.What is hyperinflation?In short, hyperinflation is a very high inflation rate that accelerates quickly. It can be caused by a government printing huge amounts of new money to pay for its expenses. The subsequent rapid increase of prices causes the country’s currency to lose value and shortages in goods to occur. People then typically start hoarding goods, which become even more scarce and expensive, money becomes worthless, financial institutions go bankrupt, and eventually, the country’s economy collapses. The Venezuelan descent into hyperinflationIn Venezuela, the economic catastrophe began with government price controls and plummeting oil prices, which caused state-run oil companies to go bankrupt. The government then starting printing new money to cope, thus prices rose rapidly, unemployment increased, and GDP collapsed, all of which was exacerbated by international sanctions. Today, many Venezuelans are emigrating to find work and supplies elsewhere, and population growth is at a decade-low. Current president Nicolás Maduro does not seem inclined to steer away from his course of price controls and economic mismanagement, so the standard of living in the country is not expected to improve significantly anytime soon.

The Federal Reserve's balance sheet has undergone significant changes since 2007, reflecting its response to major economic crises. From a modest 0.9 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of 2007, it ballooned to approximately 6.76 trillion U.S. dollars by March 2025. This dramatic expansion, particularly during the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic - both of which resulted in negative annual GDP growth in the U.S. - showcases the Fed's crucial role in stabilizing the economy through expansionary monetary policies. Impact on inflation and interest rates The Fed's expansionary measures, while aimed at stimulating economic growth, have had notable effects on inflation and interest rates. Following the quantitative easing in 2020, inflation in the United States reached eight percent in 2022, the highest since 1991. However, by November 2024, inflation had declined to 2.7 percent. Concurrently, the Federal Reserve implemented a series of interest rate hikes, with the rate peaking at 5.33 percent in August 2023, before the first rate cut since September 2021 occurred in September 2024. Financial implications for the Federal Reserve The expansion of the Fed's balance sheet and subsequent interest rate hikes have had significant financial implications. In 2023, the Fed reported a negative net income of 114.3 billion U.S. dollars, a stark contrast to the 58.84 billion U.S. dollars profit in 2022. This unprecedented shift was primarily due to rapidly rising interest rates, which caused the Fed's interest expenses to soar to over 281 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Despite this, the Fed's net interest income on securities acquired through open market operations reached a record high of 174.53 billion U.S. dollars in the same year.

This dataset contains news headlines relevant to key forex pairs: AUDUSD, EURCHF, EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY. The data was extracted from reputable platforms Forex Live and FXstreet over a period of 86 days, from January to May 2023. The dataset comprises 2,291 unique news headlines. Each headline includes an associated forex pair, timestamp, source, author, URL, and the corresponding article text. Data was collected using web scraping techniques executed via a custom service on a virtual machine. This service periodically retrieves the latest news for a specified forex pair (ticker) from each platform, parsing all available information. The collected data is then processed to extract details such as the article's timestamp, author, and URL. The URL is further used to retrieve the full text of each article. This data acquisition process repeats approximately every 15 minutes.

To ensure the reliability of the dataset, we manually annotated each headline for sentiment. Instead of solely focusing on the textual content, we ascertained sentiment based on the potential short-term impact of the headline on its corresponding forex pair. This method recognizes the currency market's acute sensitivity to economic news, which significantly influences many trading strategies. As such, this dataset could serve as an invaluable resource for fine-tuning sentiment analysis models in the financial realm.

We used three categories for annotation: 'positive', 'negative', and 'neutral', which correspond to bullish, bearish, and hold sentiments, respectively, for the forex pair linked to each headline. The following Table provides examples of annotated headlines along with brief explanations of the assigned sentiment.

Examples of Annotated Headlines


    Forex Pair
    Headline
    Sentiment
    Explanation




    GBPUSD 
    Diminishing bets for a move to 12400 
    Neutral
    Lack of strong sentiment in either direction


    GBPUSD 
    No reasons to dislike Cable in the very near term as long as the Dollar momentum remains soft 
    Positive
    Positive sentiment towards GBPUSD (Cable) in the near term


    GBPUSD 
    When are the UK jobs and how could they affect GBPUSD 
    Neutral
    Poses a question and does not express a clear sentiment


    JPYUSD
    Appropriate to continue monetary easing to achieve 2% inflation target with wage growth 
    Positive
    Monetary easing from Bank of Japan (BoJ) could lead to a weaker JPY in the short term due to increased money supply


    USDJPY
    Dollar rebounds despite US data. Yen gains amid lower yields 
    Neutral
    Since both the USD and JPY are gaining, the effects on the USDJPY forex pair might offset each other


    USDJPY
    USDJPY to reach 124 by Q4 as the likelihood of a BoJ policy shift should accelerate Yen gains 
    Negative
    USDJPY is expected to reach a lower value, with the USD losing value against the JPY


    AUDUSD

    <p>RBA Governor Lowe’s Testimony High inflation is damaging and corrosive </p>

    Positive
    Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expresses concerns about inflation. Typically, central banks combat high inflation with higher interest rates, which could strengthen AUD.

Moreover, the dataset includes two columns with the predicted sentiment class and score as predicted by the FinBERT model. Specifically, the FinBERT model outputs a set of probabilities for each sentiment class (positive, negative, and neutral), representing the model's confidence in associating the input headline with each sentiment category. These probabilities are used to determine the predicted class and a sentiment score for each headline. The sentiment score is computed by subtracting the negative class probability from the positive one.

Inflation Rate in Lebanon decreased to 15.60 percent in February from 16.10 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Lebanon Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in the United States declined significantly between June 2022 and January 2025, despite rising inflationary pressures towards the end of 2024. The peak inflation rate was recorded in June 2022, at 9.1 percent. In August 2023, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hit its highest level during the observed period, at 5.33 percent, and remained unchanged until September 2024, when the Federal Reserve implemented its first rate cut since September 2021. By January 2025, the rate dropped to 4.33 percent, signalling a shift in monetary policy. What is the Federal Reserve interest rate? The Federal Reserve interest rate, or the federal funds rate, is the rate at which banks and credit unions lend to and borrow from each other. It is one of the Federal Reserve's key tools for maintaining strong employment rates, stable prices, and reasonable interest rates. The rate is determined by the Federal Reserve and adjusted eight times a year, though it can be changed through emergency meetings during times of crisis. The Fed doesn't directly control the interest rate but sets a target rate. It then uses open market operations to influence rates toward this target. Ways of measuring inflation Inflation is typically measured using several methods, with the most common being the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI tracks the price of a fixed basket of goods and services over time, providing a measure of the price changes consumers face. At the end of 2023, the CPI in the United States was 158.11 percent, up from 153.12 a year earlier. A more business-focused measure is the producer price index (PPI), which represents the costs of firms.

Inflation Rate in Nigeria decreased to 23.18 percent in February from 24.48 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Nigeria Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Rate in Pakistan decreased to 1.50 percent in February from 2.40 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in the United States is expected to decrease to 2.1 percent by 2029. 2022 saw a year of exceptionally high inflation, reaching eight percent for the year. The data represents U.S. city averages. The base period was 1982-84. In economics, the inflation rate is a measurement of inflation, the rate of increase of a price index (in this case: consumer price index). It is the percentage rate of change in prices level over time. The rate of decrease in the purchasing power of money is approximately equal. According to the forecast, prices will increase by 2.9 percent in 2024. The annual inflation rate for previous years can be found here and the consumer price index for all urban consumers here. The monthly inflation rate for the United States can also be accessed here. Inflation in the U.S.Inflation is a term used to describe a general rise in the price of goods and services in an economy over a given period of time. Inflation in the United States is calculated using the consumer price index (CPI). The consumer price index is a measure of change in the price level of a preselected market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households. This forecast of U.S. inflation was prepared by the International Monetary Fund. They project that inflation will stay higher than average throughout 2023, followed by a decrease to around roughly two percent annual rise in the general level of prices until 2028. Considering the annual inflation rate in the United States in 2021, a two percent inflation rate is a very moderate projection. The 2022 spike in inflation in the United States and worldwide is due to a variety of factors that have put constraints on various aspects of the economy. These factors include COVID-19 pandemic spending and supply-chain constraints, disruptions due to the war in Ukraine, and pandemic related changes in the labor force. Although the moderate inflation of prices between two and three percent is considered normal in a modern economy, countries’ central banks try to prevent severe inflation and deflation to keep the growth of prices to a minimum. Severe inflation is considered dangerous to a country’s economy because it can rapidly diminish the population’s purchasing power and thus damage the GDP .

In March 2024 Bitcoin BTC reached a new all-time high with prices exceeding 73000 USD marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market This surge was due to the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ETFs in the United States allowing investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding it This development increased Bitcoin’s credibility and brought fresh demand from institutional investors echoing previous price surges in 2021 when Tesla announced its 15 billion investment in Bitcoin and Coinbase was listed on the Nasdaq By the end of 2022 Bitcoin prices dropped sharply to 15000 USD following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its bankruptcy which caused a loss of confidence in the market By August 2024 Bitcoin rebounded to approximately 64178 USD but remained volatile due to inflation and interest rate hikes Unlike fiat currency like the US dollar Bitcoin’s supply is finite with 21 million coins as its maximum supply By September 2024 over 92 percent of Bitcoin had been mined Bitcoin’s value is tied to its scarcity and its mining process is regulated through halving events which cut the reward for mining every four years making it harder and more energy-intensive to mine The next halving event in 2024 will reduce the reward to 3125 BTC from its current 625 BTC The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined around 2140 The energy required to mine Bitcoin has led to criticisms about its environmental impact with estimates in 2021 suggesting that one Bitcoin transaction used as much energy as Argentina Bitcoin’s future price is difficult to predict due to the influence of large holders known as whales who own about 92 percent of all Bitcoin These whales can cause dramatic market swings by making large trades and many retail investors still dominate the market While institutional interest has grown it remains a small fraction compared to retail Bitcoin is vulnerable to external factors like regulatory changes and economic crises leading some to believe it is in a speculative bubble However others argue that Bitcoin is still in its early stages of adoption and will grow further as more institutions and governments recognize its potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value 2024 has also seen the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network which improve scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions These innovations are crucial for Bitcoin’s wider adoption especially for day-to-day use and cross-border remittances At the same time central bank digital currencies CBDCs are gaining traction as several governments including China and the European Union have accelerated the development of their own state-controlled digital currencies while Bitcoin remains decentralized offering financial sovereignty for those who prefer independence from government control The rise of CBDCs is expected to increase interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against these centralized currencies Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 highlights its growing institutional acceptance alongside its inherent market volatility While the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly boosted interest the market remains sensitive to events like exchange collapses and regulatory decisions With the limited supply of Bitcoin and improvements in its transaction efficiency it is expected to remain a key player in the financial world for years to come Whether Bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble or on a sustainable path to greater adoption will ultimately be revealed over time.

The EURUSD decreased 0.0005 or 0.04% to 1.0787 on Wednesday March 26 from 1.0791 in the previous trading session. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

Inflation Rate in Turkey decreased to 39.05 percent in February from 42.12 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2024, Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by three percent at current prices, according to the second preliminary announcement in March 2025. A year earlier, the highest growth rate of Japan’s nominal GDP in almost three decades was recorded. The nominal GDP measures the value of all goods and services produced in an economy, including price changes. GDP growth and inflation Japan’s real GDP growth, which is adjusted for inflation, was lower at 0.1 percent. After decades of struggling with deflation and attempts to reach a two percent inflation target with economic stimulus packages and monetary easing policies, consumer prices in Japan increased by almost 3.3 percent in 2023, led by global inflation. This development prompted the Bank of Japan to shift its monetary policy and raise the short-term interest rate for the first time in 17 years in 2024. Japan lost its status as the third-largest economy Many countries have raised interest rates in response to higher inflation in the past years. Since Japan’s central bank has done so at a much slower pace, a widening interest gap emerged between Japan and other major economies of the world. This is also one of the reasons for the depreciation of the yen against the dollar. Due to the weak yen, Japan’s GDP declined when converted into U.S. dollars, resulting in Japan losing its status as the third-largest economy in terms of GDP to Germany in 2023.

In economics, the inflation rate is a measure of the change in price of a basket of goods. The most common measure being the consumer price index. It is the percentage rate of change in price level over time, and also indicates the rate of decrease in the purchasing power of money. The annual rate of inflation for 2023, was 4.1 percent higher in the United States when compared to the previous year. More information on inflation and the consumer price index can be found on our dedicated topic page. Additionally, the monthly rate of inflation in the United States can be accessed here. Inflation and purchasing power Inflation is a key economic indicator, and gives economists and consumers alike a look at changes in prices in the wider economy. For example, if an average pair of socks costs 100 dollars one year and 105 dollars the following year, the inflation rate is five percent. This means the amount of goods an individual can purchase with a unit of currency has decreased. This concept is often referred to as purchasing power. The data presents the average rate of inflation in a year, whereas the monthly measure of inflation measures the change in prices compared with prices one year ago. For example, monthly inflation in the U.S. reached a peak in June 2022 at 9.1 percent. This means that prices were 9.1 percent higher than they were in June of 2021. The purchasing power is the extent to which a person has available funds to make purchases. The Big Mac Index has been published by The Economist since 1986 and exemplifies purchasing power on a global scale, allowing us to see note the differences between different countries currencies. Switzerland for example, has the most expensive Big Mac in the world, costing consumers 6.71 U.S. dollars as of July 2022, whereas a Big Mac cost 5.15 dollars in the United States, and 4.77 dollars in the Euro area. One of the most important tools in influencing the rate of inflation is interest rates. The Federal Reserve of the United States has the capacity to make changes to the federal interest rate . Changes to the rate of inflation are thought to be an imbalance between supply and demand. After COVID-19 related lockdowns came to an end there was a sudden increase in demand for goods and services with consumers having more funds than usual thanks to reduced spending during lockdown and government funded economic support. Additionally, supply-chain related bottlenecks also due to lockdowns around the world and the Russian invasion of Ukraine meant that there was a decrease in the supply of goods and services. By increasing the interest rate, the Federal Reserve aims to reduce spending, and thus bring demand back into balance with supply.

Inflation Rate in Ghana decreased to 23.10 percent in February from 23.50 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Ghana Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The US dollar index of February 2025 was higher than it was in 2024, although below the peak in late 2022. This reveals itself in a historical graphic on the past 50 years, measuring the relative strength of the U.S. dollar. This metric is different from other FX graphics that compare the U.S. dollar against other currencies. The history of the DXY Index The index shown here – often referred to with the code DXY, or USDX – measures the value of the U.S. dollar compared to a basket of six other foreign currencies. This basket includes the euro, the Swiss franc, the Japanese yen, the Canadian dollar, the British pound, and the Swedish króna. The index was created in 1973, after the arrival of the petrodollar and the dissolution of the Bretton Woods Agreement. Today, most of these currencies remain connected to the United States' largest trade partners. The relevance of the DXY Index The index focuses on trade and the strength of the U.S. dollar against specific currencies. It less on inflation or devaluation, which is measured in alternative metrics like the Big Mac Index. Indeed, as the methodology behind the DXY Index has only been updated once – when the euro arrived in 1999 – some argue this composition is not accurate to the current state of the world. The price development of the U.S. dollar affects many things, including commodity prices in general.

The euro-to-dollar exchange rate fluctuated significantly in 2022, reaching its lowest recorded value since 2008 during that time. Figures were different later in the year, however, with a rate of 1.08 USD recorded at the end of March 25, 2025. The average (standardized) measure is based on the calculation of many observations throughout the period in question. It is therefore different than an annual measure at point in time, which reflects concrete values as of end of the year. EstablishmentThe euro, which was established in 1992, introduced in non-physical form in 1999 and finally rolled out in 2002, is used by 19 of the 27 member states of the European Union. This group of 19 countries is otherwise known as the eurozone or euro area. By 2018, the total value of euro currency in circulation was almost 1.2 trillion euros, or over 3.4 thousand euros per capita.Euro to USDBetween 2001 and 2008, the average annual exchange rate of the euro to the U.S. dollar noted a steep increase. In 2008, the euro to U.S. dollar annual average exchange rate was equal to 1.47, which meant that one euro could buy 1.47 U.S. dollars. By 2019, this value had decreased overall, to a value of 1.12 which meant that one euro could buy 1.12 U.S. dollars. Similar dynamics in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate were also reflected in the monthly exchange rate in recent years.

Inflation Rate in Sri Lanka decreased to -4.20 percent in February from -4 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Platinum Mining market size is USD 5515.2 million in 2024 and will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.30% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market of more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 2206.08 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a share of over 30% of the global market size of USD 1654.56 million.
Asia Pacific held the market of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1268.50 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America market of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 275.76 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa held the major market of around 2% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 110.30 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% from 2024 to 2031.
The Open-Pit held the highest Platinum Mining market revenue share in 2024.

Key Drivers of the Platinum Mining Market

Growing Demand for Catalytic Converters to Increase the Demand Globally

The necessity of platinum in lowering hazardous emissions from gasoline and diesel automobiles is driving the demand for catalytic converters. The automotive industry is seeing increased demand for platinum due to the tightening worldwide pollution rules. Due to these laws, which require catalytic converters to reduce pollution, there is a substantial market for platinum as a catalyst. To help with environmental conservation efforts, the metal catalyzes chemical reactions that transform toxic gasses like hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide into less dangerous compounds. As a result, platinum is viewed as a critical element in the global effort to achieve cleaner and more sustainable transportation due to its indispensable nature in catalytic converters.

Increasing Demand for Jewelry to Propel Market Growth

Due to its legendary durability and alluring shine, platinum jewelry is increasingly in demand. The popularity of platinum jewelry will only increase due to growing disposable incomes and a growing demand for luxury items, especially in emerging nations. Platinum's classic beauty and standing as a symbol of refinement and sophistication are drawing in more and more customers. Furthermore, the metal is favored for fine jewelry due to its hypoallergenic qualities and tarnish resistance. Platinum jewelry is expected to continue in high demand as the luxury market grows internationally due to changing consumer tastes and lifestyle trends, solidifying its status as a sought-after option for affluent customers.

Restraint Factor of the Platinum Mining Market

Price Volatility to Limit the Sales

Numerous causes can cause fluctuation in platinum pricing, which can present difficulties for producers and buyers alike. The platinum market is susceptible to price instability due to various factors, including shifts in the demand for investments and industrial products, geopolitical tensions, currency fluctuations, and supply and demand dynamics. Furthermore, macroeconomic variables that affect investor sentiment and platinum prices include inflation rates, interest rate fluctuations, and growth in the world economy. Producers may find it difficult to plan their output and investment decisions due to this inherent unpredictability, while consumers may need help setting budgets and establishing pricing plans. Therefore, managing risk in the platinum market needs strategic decision-making and close attention to detail to minimize the impact of price volatility on both supply chain ends.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Platinum Mining Market

The COVID-19 epidemic has had a major effect on the platinum mining business. Reduced output levels have resulted from supply chain interruptions, travel restrictions, and lockdowns impeding mining activities. The epidemic has also reduced industrial output and automobile consumption, which has lowered platinum demand and exacerbated market difficulties. While some mining companies have taken precautionary steps to stop the virus from spreading among their employees, others have had difficulties hiring workers and running their businesses. The pand...

According to Cognitive Market Research, the Global Gold Bullion Market size will be USD 53154.2 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.60% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 21261.68 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 15946.26 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 12225.47 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 2657.71 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 1063.08 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% from 2024 to 2031.
The gold bars category is the fastest growing segment of the Gold Bullion industry

Market Dynamics of Gold Bullion Market

Key Drivers for Gold Bullion Market

Growing Interest In Safe-Haven Investments To Boost Market Growth

Concerns about inflation, geopolitical unrest, and economic instability are the main causes of the increased interest in safe-haven investments in the gold bullion market. Gold is seen as a trustworthy store of value by investors who are looking for stability during market turbulence. This tendency is further supported by central banks' growing gold reserves, which demonstrate their faith in gold as a hedge against exchange rate swings. Furthermore, it has become more accessible and appealing to a wider spectrum of investors due to the growth of digital gold and gold-backed investment products. This change emphasizes gold's continued allure as a hedge against volatile financial markets. For Instance, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. ("Kirkland Lake Gold") announced that they have entered into an agreement (the "Merger Agreement") to merge in a merger of equals (the "Merger"), with the combined company to continue under the name "Agnico Eagle Mines Limited" (the "Merger"). The merger will establish the new Agnico Eagle as the gold industry's highest-quality senior producer, with the lowest unit costs, largest profits, most favorable risk profile, and industry-leading best practices in key environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") categories.

Growing Demand In Emerging Markets For Gold To Drive Market Growth

An expanding middle class, rising wealth, and rising disposable incomes are driving the increased demand for gold in emerging nations. The consumption of jewellery and investments in gold bullion is rising significantly in nations with strong cultural ties to gold, such as China and India. Furthermore, these markets see gold as a safe-haven asset due to inflation worries and economic uncertainty. Participation in the gold market is further improved by the growth of financial literacy and the availability of gold investment products like ETFs and internet platforms. This pattern emphasizes how significant gold is in emerging economies as a representation of security and riches.

Restraint Factor for the Gold Bullion Market

Expenses for security and storage

Investors are quite concerned about the rising costs of storage and security in the gold bullion market. The price of securely storing and safeguarding actual gold rises in tandem with the demand for it. To protect their funds from loss or theft, investors need to account for costs associated with safe deposit boxes, insurance, and monitoring services. Regulations may also call for more stringent security measures, which would raise expenses even further. Potential investors may be put off by these costs, especially those with tighter budgets. They may instead choose alternative investment vehicles such as gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which don't need to be physically stored.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Gold Bullion Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major effect on the gold bullion market because ...