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Russia to Tighten Restrictions on Export of Cash Rubles and Gold to EAEU Countries
The Bank of Russia plans to amend Decree No. 193, tightening rules on the export of cash rubles and refined gold to EAEU countries, including Kazakhstan. Specific parameters and timelines have not yet been announced.
Gold Futures Fall to $4,098 per Ounce
Gold futures dropped to $4,098 per troy ounce, a level last seen on August 4. Palladium fell 2.91%, silver declined 2.55%.
Gold Accounted for 62.5% of Azerbaijan's Non-Oil Exports
In January–July 2026, most of Azerbaijan's non-oil exports came from gold. Behind the total figure lie differing results for vegetables, cotton and industry.
Gold Pushes Kazakhstan's Reserves to $70.57 Billion
Kazakhstan's international reserves rose by $7.25 billion in August, almost entirely due to a revaluation of gold assets rather than new inflows.
Gold and Platinum Group Metal Prices in Azerbaijan Decline Over the Week
From September 7 to 11, gold fell 1.5%, palladium 7.3%, silver 3.3%, and platinum 1%. Average weekly prices showed mixed dynamics.
Gold Prices in Azerbaijan Fall 1.2% Over Week
The average price of a troy ounce of gold in Azerbaijan rose 4.3% over the week, but fell 1.2% from August 24 to 28.
Fitch: SOFAZ Gold Reserves Reach 36% of Portfolio, Fund Assets at $73.5 Billion
Fitch Ratings notes that gold has become the largest component of Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) portfolio, reaching 36% of assets. The fund's investment portfolio stood at $73.5 billion at the end of Q1 2026.
Gold Tops $4,700 per Ounce for First Time Since May
December gold futures on Comex rose 0.42% to $4,700.3 per ounce, surpassing the $4,700 mark for the first time since May 14, 2026.
Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium Prices Rise in Azerbaijan Over the Week
From August 17 to 21, prices for gold, silver, platinum and palladium increased in Azerbaijan. The average price of gold was 7535.54 manats per ounce, silver — 112.06 manats, platinum — 3024.44 manats, palladium — 2251.02 manats.
Gold Rises Above $4,600 per Ounce for First Time Since May
December gold futures rose 1.1% to $4,621 per ounce, the highest since May 29.
Azerbaijan increases gold exports 25.5 times in H1 2026
In January-June 2026, Azerbaijan exported 24.2 tons of gold worth $3.67 billion, a 25.5-fold increase in value year-on-year.
Kazakhstan's Reserves Approach $130 Billion
Kazakhstan's international reserves and National Fund assets grew in July, reaching nearly $130 billion, recovering after a spring decline.
Gold and Silver Prices Rise on Commodity Markets
December gold futures on COMEX rose 1.06% to $4,466.5 per ounce, while September silver futures gained 0.69% to $65.73.
Gold Rises to $4,400 per Ounce for First Time Since June
Gold prices climbed 2.68% on Comex to $4,416 per troy ounce, the highest level since June 17, 2026.
China's Forex Reserves Rise to $3.419 Trillion in July
China's foreign exchange reserves grew by $3 billion to $3.419 trillion, while the central bank continued gold purchases for the 21st consecutive month.
Precious Metals Prices Stabilize as Gold Futures Rebound Above $4,200
Gold prices stabilized as traders weighed signs of progress in Middle East diplomacy.
Central Banks Increased Gold Reserves by 51.1 Tons in June
Global central banks increased their gold reserves by 51.1 tons in June 2026, led by Poland and China.
Gold Rises, Silver Falls on COMEX
Gold rose $12 to $4,109 per troy ounce, while silver fell $0.48 to $57.61 on the New York Mercantile Exchange's COMEX division.
Gold Falls to $4,100.6 per Ounce on COMEX
Gold prices on COMEX dropped by $35.8 to $4,100.6 per troy ounce. Silver also fell by $1.49 to $57.22.
Number of Bitcoin Owners in the US Surpasses Gold Owners for First Time
According to a study by River, 49.6 million American adults own bitcoin, representing 18.6% of the population, while 28.8 million (10.8%) own gold.
British gold miner in Azerbaijan updates drilling program
The company plans to implement a 90,000-meter drilling program in 2026–2027: approximately 55,000 meters of exploration drilling and about 35,000 meters of feasibility study drilling.
Gold Prices Rise as Investors Watch US-Iran Talks
Gold prices rose on Monday as investors monitored US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland and assessed US monetary policy prospects after hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve last week.