PBUG News and Press, Barclays Bank PLC ZC SP ETN PERPETUAL USD From 03/04/22

Gold began its rally on January 28. The Fed historically doesn’t like to hike rates into geopolitical tensions. Despite Gold’s fall, it still managed to close above the pivotal 1920 level. For further details see: Powell Caps The Rally In Gold

Although I am working with obviously incomplete and biased information, I view the possibility of the cessation of hostilities within a few weeks to be unlikely. The sanctions, war disruptions, and a Western private sector that is cutting ties to Russia means that we are facing an ext...

The most recent sanctions are wreaking havoc on global financial markets. The Russian ruble is also plunging, and the Russian economy is being squeezed. Most global equities are also down since the start of the war, and with investors on edge, volatility is spiking. The effects of thi...

The ongoing crisis in Ukraine is building a "war premium" into the price of COMEX gold, and this premium will persist for as long as the conflict continues. In our 2022 annual forecast, we discussed the trends that would prevail later this year and how these trends would drive preciou...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine represented a particularly challenging situation for financial markets last week, after they had already weakened on anxieties about high inflation and rising interest rates. When it comes to commodities, however, Russia is a major supplier: Raw mat...

Gold fell like a lead balloon from its peak of 1980 all the way down below 1920 (178.85 GLD) and closed at 1904 (177 GLD). On a more optimistic note, Gold has been setting higher and higher lows and now has hit higher highs above 1880. Just like Gold peaked at 1980, Silver topped ...

Prices of key metals have surged in recent weeks, turbo-charged above previous gains earned on the back of power shortages, energy costs and Chinese environmental restrictions. Aluminium and nickel prices in particular, have reached multi-year highs on fears sanctions will result in a...

Events have moved quickly since our update on February 22. It’s unclear whether this is the shock and awe phase of a limited incursion or the beginning of a full-scale invasion that seeks regime change in Kyiv. USD/RUB touched 90 overnight before fading back to the mid-80s ...

As Russia initiates military action in Ukraine, pain at the pump is about to get even worse. Fuel costs have already been soaring due to oil and gas supply constraints coupled with broader inflationary pressures. Gold is gaining for a fourth straight week, with spot prices now up 1.2%...

Global markets tumble on Russian attack on Ukraine. Russian inflation stokes stagflation fears. Commodities the big winner in Russian attack. For further details see: Markets Sell Off As Russia Attacks Ukraine: What's At Stake For Investors?