Singapore Bullion Market Association

21/10/2026

Platinum demand boosted by AI-driven growth in nearline data storage. As worldwide demand for data centre storage continues to grow, leading electronics business Toshiba is investing to expand its hard disk drive (HDD) business�https://sbma.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WPIC_60SIP_Hyperscaling_with_hard_disk_drives_10_20_2026.pdf

19/10/2026

Gold is down ~USD16 net on the week, though a late rebound (softer USD, lower Treasury yields) erased most early losses. Singapore: firmer demand on price dips. Hong Kong: stronger demand + better stock; markets closed Monday. Thailand: buying flat; buyers await steeper falls.

Gold is down a net ~USD 16 on the week at writing, though a sharp late-week rebound, supported by a softer dollar and falling US Treasury yields, has erased the bulk of its earlier losses

12/10/2026

Gold rose about USD 53 this week, ending a two-week slide as a weaker dollar and lower US Treasury yields supported prices. Singapore saw strong recycled gold demand, while Hong Kong demand rebounded after China’s Golden Week. Thai buyers increased enquiries but awaited prices below USD 4,000.

Gold is up a net ~USD 53 on the week at writing, erasing its early-week losses as a softer dollar and a retreat in long-dated UST yields, helped by a solid 30-year auction and easing US-Iran tensions, lifted the metal

07/10/2026

In September, premiums rose in Singapore and Thailand but fell in Hong Kong, while Shanghai rebounded modestly and India’s discount narrowed; gold declined amid a stronger US dollar and rising inflation fears.https://bit.ly/3Tof3bJ

05/10/2026

Gold is down ~USD 100 on the week, pressured by broad US dollar strength and on track for a second consecutive weekly decline.
Singapore: Buying interest picked up early week on dip-buying.
Hong Kong: Activity was tepid ahead of holiday closures.
Thailand: Flooding disrupted activity and closed customs for two days.https://bit.ly/47075su

30/09/2026

The London Bullion Market is an over-the-counter (OTC) wholesale trading system for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It is the most widely-traded global market for precious metals, and buyers and sellers from all over the world transact through the market, with the bullion settling across accounts held in London. The term ‘Loco London’ refers to bullion that is physically held in London vaults to underpin the trading activity in this market.https://platinuminvestment.com/files/sixtysecs/WPIC_60SIP__Loco_London_09_29_2026.pdf

28/09/2026

Gold Resumes Downtrend Amid Extended Dollar Rally; Asian Physical Demand Subdued Following Regional Market Closures. Read more https://bit.ly/4yj7WAi

25/09/2026

What does a diamond, platinum and advanced semiconductor materials have in common? 💎Discover how the Vickers Scale helps measure hardness and supports advances in platinum group metal applications. 📷 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4AwPBS6

24/09/2026

Gold is up a net ~USD 42 on the week at writing, shrugging off broad dollar strength to reverse its early-week losses as safe-haven bids buoyed the metal

Singapore dealers noted a moderate pickup in physical buying interest after gold prices retreated to a one-month low ahead of the FOMC decision

Hong Kong dealers reported little change in demand amid an increase in gold supply

Thai dealers observed continued subdued physical demand, as gold prices remain elevated despite an early-week decline
Read more https://bit.ly/4xBc915

23/09/2026

In August, average monthly ask (sell) premiums for freshly minted bars declined across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok for the third straight month

Shanghai gold premium against LBMA benchmark narrowed through August, compressing from the month's open to close at a marginal premium

Indian gold discount against LBMA benchmarks more than doubled in August, while Turkish spreads flipped from a premium to a discount

Gold posted a second consecutive monthly gain, propelled by broad dollar weakness and resurfacing safe-haven flows amid escalating Middle East tensions
Read more https://bit.ly/4hH7KoD