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Gold near fresh all-time highs ahead of US trading session
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) is seeing gains tick up trading near $2,952 at the time of writing, fueled by a weaker US Dollar (USD) and softening US yields in a reaction to the recent German federal election outcome. Although the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained 20% of votes, the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) is comfortable in the lead with 208 seats against AfD’s 152. US yields dropped off and the CME Federal Reserve (Fed) Futures are now favoring a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut in June, where last week odds were rather for no rate cut in June.
Meanwhile, traders will watch the US Gross Domestic Product (GBP) release for the fourth quarter of 2024 later this week. Given the recent slowdown in US activity and economic data (for example, the softer Services Purchase Managers Index (PMI) reading on Friday), another drop in US yields could be triggered, with markets anticipating the Federal Reserve lowering its monetary policy rate to boost the economy and demand. The US dollar weakened after several reports and economic data points last week revealed that US business activity slowed and consumer confidence waned, with expectations for inflation surging and markets pricing in more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.
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MGA Strengthens Regional Gold Industry Cooperation Through Six MoUs At MGF 2026
MoUs With Industry Bodies From India, UAE, Vietnam, Cambodia, Uzbekistan and Laos Reinforce Regional Connectivity, Collaboration and Malaysia’s Ambition As A Gold and Jewellery Hub.
The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) signed Regional Industry Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with six international industry associations during the Malaysia Gold Festival (MGF) 2026, held from 18–20 September at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The agreements were signed with the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) Ltd. , Dubai Business Group for Bullion & Gold Refinery, Vietnam Gold Traders Association (VGTA), Cambodian Jewelers Federation (CJF), Uzbekistan Jewelry Industry Association (UJIA) and Gold Jewelry Gem Association Laos (GJGAL).
The initiative aims to strengthen regional partnerships, industry collaboration and connectivity across the international gold and jewellery ecosystem. The MoUs add an important regional dimension to MGF 2026, which brought together approximately 70 local and international exhibitors spanning the gold and jewellery value chain.
MGF 2026 also featured business networking, industry forums, educational programmes and knowledge exchange, with MGA positioning the festival as part of its broader ambition to establish Malaysia as a regional gold trading and jewellery hub.
During the festival, Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) also explored collaboration with MGA on Malaysia-themed gold products, including a proposed gold card highlighting Malaysian tourism destinations.
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