Markets Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets. 05/03/2026
Economy Uzbekistan’s reserves climb to $75bn, gold dominates at 85% Foreign reserves are well above IMF adequacy benchmarks, enough for 17 months of imports and four times short-term external debt. Authorities are keeping a gold-heavy mix while slowly adding US Treasuries and foreign deposits. 17/02/2026
Business Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort? As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves. 06/02/2026
Business Azerbaijan oil fund leans on gold to protect state reserves Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability. 05/02/2026
Europe Today Watch the video: All that glitters is not gold? Gold is seen as a shield, protecting your savings as the value of paper money declines over time. Do you remember when your espresso cost you €1? Good luck getting one at this price in Brussels today. 03/02/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: European leaders in Dubai to discuss global trade and AI Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 03/02/2026
Economy From ‘Moscow gold’ to record reserves: Spain’s gold, then and now The Bank of Spain closed 2025 with gold and currency reserves valued at almost €94 billion, an all-time high driven by astronomical demand for the metal. 02/02/2026
Markets 'Buying the dip': Gold rebounds after brutal sell-off Gold rebounded on Tuesday after extended losses following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair last week. 02/02/2026
Markets Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky. 02/02/2026
Business Gold and silver hit record high then fall sharply in volatile week The price of gold fell from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines? 01/02/2026
Markets Gold may have further to climb, but is its safety overstated? More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value, particularly as bullion sees its price slip on Friday. 30/01/2026
Markets Gold tops $5,500, silver rises while Powell downplays metal rally The dollar slipped to a 4-year low, while gold and silver surged to further record highs, after Fed Chair Powell downplayed their macro signal. 29/01/2026
Travel News Dubai to lure tourists with new street paved with gold The new attraction will be located near the city’s Gold Souk where tourists can buy gold and other jewellery. 29/01/2026
Markets Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility. 28/01/2026
Economy From colonial trade to Nazi gold: Why Portugal holds vast reserves Even in the digital age, Portugal still relies on gold as a financial backstop, holding over 300 tonnes stored between Carregado and London. 22/01/2026
Markets Gold rises to record high and stocks fall as Trump travels to Davos Precious metals notch higher, stocks tumble, and dollar risks loom as the US-EU conflict over Greenland unfolds. 21/01/2026