There's a 'Genuine Demand Story' in Gold's Rise, Deutsche Bank Says
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Evy Hambro, head of fundamental equities thematic and sector investing at BlackRock, and Jim Reid, head of macro and thematic research at Deutsche Bank, speak on Bloomberg Television about the price...
Evy Hambro, head of fundamental equities thematic and sector investing at BlackRock, and Jim Reid, head of macro and thematic research at Deutsche Bank, speak on Bloomberg Television about the price of gold and whey there is an inherent demand for the precious metal. "There's an element of speculation there, and there's an element of store of value against inflation," Reid says. (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
This development in the banking sector reflects broader tensions between regulatory pressure and financial industry practices. The banking system serves as the circulatory system of the economy; any disruption ripples through to small businesses, homebuyers, and everyday consumers who depend on credit access.
Inflation is the silent tax that erodes purchasing power, hitting hardest those who can least afford it. When grocery bills rise faster than wages, families face impossible choices between food, medicine, and rent. Unlike market volatility that mainly affects investors, inflation touches everyone who buys groceries, fills a gas tank, or pays rent.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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