Bullish for Gold
China Power Crisis Gold Rotation
Updated 13 October 2026
The bullish argument: The current power crisis in China may lead to a correction in equity markets, prompting investors to switch to gold investments.
What changed?
Not in yesterday’s coverage · 4.1% of Gold coverage today
How attention has changed
4.1% of Gold coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 13 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
| Date | Share of coverage |
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| 2026-09-14 | 0% |
| 2026-09-15 | 0% |
| 2026-09-16 | 0% |
| 2026-09-17 | 0% |
| 2026-09-18 | 0% |
| 2026-09-19 | 0% |
| 2026-09-20 | 0% |
| 2026-09-21 | 0% |
| 2026-09-22 | 0% |
| 2026-09-23 | 0% |
| 2026-09-24 | 0% |
| 2026-09-25 | 0% |
| 2026-09-26 | 0% |
| 2026-09-27 | 0% |
| 2026-09-28 | 0% |
| 2026-09-29 | 0% |
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| 2026-10-02 | 0% |
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| 2026-10-05 | 0% |
| 2026-10-06 | 1.8% |
| 2026-10-07 | 0.7% |
| 2026-10-08 | 0.5% |
| 2026-10-09 | 0% |
| 2026-10-10 | 0% |
| 2026-10-11 | 0% |
| 2026-10-12 | 0% |
| 2026-10-13 | 4.1% |
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
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CNBC · Published 12 Oct 2026
Why China is importing a record amount of gold
In coverage record: 13 Oct 2026
“the weaponization of the U.S. dollar and the related desire to be less dependent on U.S. Treasuries as a reserve asset”
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Earlier coverage
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The Economic Times · Published 5 Oct 2026
How rising US bond yields and dollar recovery is weighing on gold
In coverage record: 6 Oct 2026
“persistent geopolitical uncertainty should continue to provide a floor for bullion and limit the possibility of a deep correction”
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The Indian Express · Published 2 Sep 2026
Gold Rate Today, September 2: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities
In coverage record: 3 Sep 2026
“Reuters noted that crude oil prices reached a nearly six-week high on Tuesday after the U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz... sparked fresh concerns over global energy supply disruptions.”
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Moneycontrol · Published 31 Aug 2026
Gold, silver ETFs slide up to 3.5%: Time to buy the dip or stay cautious?
In coverage record: 1 Sep 2026
“While the long-term case for gold remains intact, near-term prices could remain volatile as markets assess the Fed's interest-rate outlook, dollar movement and central-bank demand. However, given the long-term outlook for gold, we remain positive.”
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The Economic Times · Published 5 Aug 2026
Explained: Why South Korea bought gold after 13 years and what it means for yellow metal investors?
In coverage record: 6 Aug 2026
“Wood believes a similar scenario could unfold if the AI capex boom implodes, which he says would happen if credit issues come to the fore. On the upside, clear catalysts such as a worsening economy, a renewed geopolitical shock, a shift towards lower interest-rate expectations or a wave of dip buying could reignite gold's momentum.”
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Livemint · Published 5 Aug 2026
Gold Holds Steady as Progress on Hormuz Trims Rate-Hike Bets
In coverage record: 6 Aug 2026
“In recent weeks, however, support for bullion has emerged from Chinese institutional investors, who have helped to arrest the war-led decline and keep prices above the key $4,000-an-ounce support threshold. Gold-backed exchange-traded funds in China saw 14 straight days of inflows up to Monday, the longest streak since March.”
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Forbes · Published 21 Jul 2026
Attention Investors: How The Iran War Could Affect The Price Of Gold
In coverage record: 22 Jul 2026
“Also there could be an international monetary crisis triggered by a panic hitting, say, the Japanese yen or the British pound. Gold is not an investment; it is insurance for financial troubles.”
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