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Market Update Report: Fed Signals Rate Cuts, U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Rise, China Drives Global Gold Demand

Market Update Report: Fed Signals Rate Cuts, U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Rise, China Drives Global Gold Demand

Update: 2025-08-23
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The Federal Reserve signaled potential rate cuts ahead, pushing silver and gold prices higher to close the week. At the same time, U.S. military activity near Venezuela has stirred geopolitical tensions tied to global resource struggles. Meanwhile, China continues to expand its role as the world’s leading buyer of gold, with record bullion imports and shifting consumer demand away from jewelry. Listen to the full market update video for deeper insights into how these developments are shaping precious metals markets.



  • Fed Policy Shift – Jerome Powell signaled likely rate cuts next month, prioritizing jobs over inflation, sparking a surge in silver and gold prices.

  • Market Reaction – Silver closed just under $39/oz and gold near $3,370/oz, with the gold-to-silver ratio ending at 86—levels that caught investor attention.

  • Canadian Gold Exports – In 2024, Canada exported over $25 billion in gold bullion to China—ten times the amount publicly reported—showing how gold quietly flows across borders.

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Market Update Report: Fed Signals Rate Cuts, U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Rise, China Drives Global Gold Demand

Market Update Report: Fed Signals Rate Cuts, U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Rise, China Drives Global Gold Demand

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