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The shorter-term trend line has survived several tests, but we are now approaching the major $4400 level, with the 200 day moving average coming in just below. That is the must hold area. Source: TME, LSEG Workspace [#Commodities|](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/commodities) [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![$4400 on gold: this support MUST hold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/4-May-19-2026-01-24-19-8803-PM.jpg) ![$4400 on gold: this support MUST hold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/4-May-19-2026-01-24-19-8803-PM.jpg) 13 May 2026 - - - #### India hikes bullion import duties as the world’s second-largest gold market faces a declining rupee. India has increased import duties on gold and silver from 6% to 15% (including basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure Cess), significantly raising domestic prices by roughly ₹12–13 lakh per kg for gold and ₹24,000–25,000 per kg for silver. The move is aimed at curbing a sharply rising import bill, with gold imports reaching a record $71.98 billion in FY26 and silver imports surging 162%, amid broader macro pressures such as higher crude prices, a weaker rupee, and geopolitical uncertainty. Authorities expect a potential 15–20% reduction in imports, saving $10–15 billion in foreign exchange outflows, though past patterns suggest possible offsets through smuggling, unofficial premiums, and higher recycling. The policy may also be part of a broader effort to shift household wealth away from physical gold holdings toward financial assets, but it remains unclear whether this is a temporary measure or a structural shift. Source: CR [#markets|](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/markets) [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![India hikes bullion import duties as the world’s second-largest gold market faces a declining rupee.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/9-May-13-2026-02-54-45-7402-PM.jpg) ![India hikes bullion import duties as the world’s second-largest gold market faces a declining rupee.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/9-May-13-2026-02-54-45-7402-PM.jpg) 8 May 2026 - - - #### Yesterday, Gold put in its biggest up day in quite some time during yesterday’s session. The shiny metal broke above the short-term downtrend line and also pushed out of a dynamic wedge-like formation. The key for a more sustained squeeze is a close above the $4800 area, right where the 50-day moving average comes in. More on gold. Source: TME [#Commodities|](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/commodities) [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![Yesterday, Gold put in its biggest up day in quite some time during yesterday’s session.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/10-May-08-2026-03-21-26-2684-PM.jpg) ![Yesterday, Gold put in its biggest up day in quite some time during yesterday’s session.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/10-May-08-2026-03-21-26-2684-PM.jpg) 7 May 2026 - - - #### Gold is now America's biggest export, and has been for the last 5 months. In March, U.S. gold exports were 1.7x larger than oil, 2x larger than pharma, and 2.5x larger than aircraft engines. Most of it is flowing through Switzerland and then straight into China. This is historically abnormal. The U.S. doesn't export gold at this scale under normal conditions. What's driving it: geopolitical tension, inflation hedging, and growing signals that gold is quietly becoming a settlement mechanism in U.S.-China trade flows. The world's reserve currency country is shipping its oldest store of value to its biggest rival at a record pace. That's worth paying attention to. Source: Bloomberg, FRED [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![Gold is now America's biggest export, and has been for the last 5 months.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/10-May-07-2026-03-40-27-7940-PM.jpg) ![Gold is now America's biggest export, and has been for the last 5 months.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/10-May-07-2026-03-40-27-7940-PM.jpg) 7 May 2026 - - - #### 🔥Silver and gold prices are surging: Silver and gold are up +4.5% and +1.0% on Thursday, on track for the 3rd consecutive day of gains. Silver is now up +10% and gold is up +4.0% over the last 2 trading sessions. Following the recent pullback, investors are returning to gold and silver, with many viewing this dip as a buying opportunity. Furthermore, global growth concerns, central bank demand, and a macro environment increasingly favoring hard assets continue to support prices, reinforcing the broader bullish backdrop. At the same time, decades of underinvestment and constrained supply growth have created a structurally higher price environment for precious metals. Is another leg of the precious metals bull run now unfolding? Source: Global Markets Investor [#Commodities|](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/commodities) [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![🔥Silver and gold prices are surging:](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/4-May-07-2026-03-30-27-8284-PM.jpg) ![🔥Silver and gold prices are surging:](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/4-May-07-2026-03-30-27-8284-PM.jpg) 1 May 2026 - - - #### The German investment bank said it sees a scenario where central banks continue to increase their gold holdings as a financial safety net to protect themselves from Western sanctions. These central banks have added over 225 million ounces to their reserves since the 2008 financial crisis, while their holdings of US dollars have fallen from a peak of over 60% in the early 2000s to about 40% today. Gold’s share of global central bank reserves could reach 40%, up from 30% currently, the bank predicts. At that allocation, Deutsche Bank ran a simulation that projects gold prices to hit $8,000 an ounce within five years, a near 80% rise on current levels. Source: Wall Street Mav [#Central banks|](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/central-banks) [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![The German investment bank said it sees a scenario where central banks continue to increase their gold holdings as a financial safety net to protect themselves from Western sanctions.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/11-May-01-2026-02-54-00-6077-PM.jpg) ![The German investment bank said it sees a scenario where central banks continue to increase their gold holdings as a financial safety net to protect themselves from Western sanctions.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/11-May-01-2026-02-54-00-6077-PM.jpg) 21 Apr 2026 - - - #### Top 10 countries by gold reserves: Source: Wall St Engine [#Central banks|](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/central-banks) [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![Top 10 countries by gold reserves:](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/3-Apr-21-2026-02-34-13-9727-PM.jpg) ![Top 10 countries by gold reserves:](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/3-Apr-21-2026-02-34-13-9727-PM.jpg) 10 Apr 2026 - - - #### The idea of gold as a global “VIX hedge” doesn’t hold up. During the latest volatility spike, it moved in the opposite direction. Source: The Market Ear [#Volatility|](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/volatility) [#gold](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold) ![The idea of gold as a global “VIX hedge” doesn’t hold up. During the latest volatility spike, it moved in the opposite direction.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/10-Apr-10-2026-01-48-50-9270-PM.jpg) ![The idea of gold as a global “VIX hedge” doesn’t hold up. During the latest volatility spike, it moved in the opposite direction.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/10-Apr-10-2026-01-48-50-9270-PM.jpg) ❮❮ [❮](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/3) [2](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/2) [3](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/3) [4](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/4) [5](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/5) [6](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/6) [❯](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/5) [❯❯](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/tag/gold/page/54?hsLang=en) ## **Thinking** out loud Sign up for our weekly email highlighting the most popular posts. 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