# Global gold market trends and liquidity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-gold-market-trends-and-liquidity
> Updated: 2026-09-10T04:58:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Gold markets have experienced significant volatility and record-breaking activity. In August, gold prices rose from a monthly low of 4,055 USD per ounce to a peak of 4,652 USD, driven by U.S. economic data showing a weaker labor market. This data reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

Market liquidity remains high, with physical gold settlement in London averaging 16.7 million ounces daily in June. Furthermore, gold-backed ETFs saw a massive influx of $17.9 billion in August, marking the second-largest monthly intake on record and bringing total holdings to 4,189 tonnes. Europe, North America, and Asia were the primary regions driving these purchases.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Global markets see record gold inflows and shifting central bank policies

Global markets report record gold ETF inflows, anticipated Bank of Japan rate hikes, and significant soybean trades between China and the US, alongside evolving trends in tokenized equities and Bitcoin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-markets-see-record-gold-inflows-and-shifting-central-bank-policies

### 2026-09-06: Gold market trends and liquidity analysis

Gold prices rose significantly in August, peaking at 4,652 USD per ounce, driven by US economic shifts. Gold maintains high liquidity, with daily London physical volumes rivaling major crypto market totals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-market-trends-and-liquidity-analysis

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