Author: Daniel Szabo

The FutureForum Precious Metals 2026 is just around the corner - on March 23 and 24 in Frankfurt. In this special newsletter, we present the complete program: From investment and markets to raw materials policy, industry and recycling. With top-class speakers from central banks, international organizations and business. Find out more and get your tickets now!

Record gold prices, falling demand for jewelry and the question: Will February 24 be the turning point? This newsletter sheds light on the impact of the Chinese New Year on the global precious metals markets, introduces speaker Stefan Müller (DGWA) and Germany's commodity strategy and presents premium partner C.HAFNER. Plus: current figures on global jewelry demand in 2025.

Gold above 4,200 euros, analysts with five-digit price targets - and a change in buying behavior: Investors are increasingly switching to smaller bars instead of ounce coins. Also in focus: Joachim Dünkelmann (BVJ) on the situation in the jewelry industry under high-price conditions, a portrait of gold partner Münze Österreich and the exclusive conference dinner as a skyline cruise on the Main.

Silver crash after all-time high of USD 121, impressions from the World Money Fair in Berlin and the question: What comes after the business of life for coin dealers? Also in focus: Speaker Eric Kirschbaum (Los Angeles Times) on US policy under Trump and its impact on commodity markets, as well as a portrait of gold partner World Gold Council.

The record silver price overloads physical trading: US traders stop purchases, settlement backlogs grow to weeks. Plus live from the World Money Fair in Berlin with presentations on the gold market and platinum metals. Speaker of the week: Dr. Jürgen Michels (BayernLB) on the macroeconomic situation. Also in the portrait: Partner Gold & Co from Vienna and the Welcome Reception in the NFT Skybar.

Gold at a new all-time high of around USD 4,850 - driven by geopolitical tensions over Greenland and a noticeable shift on the financial markets. Why the argument „gold doesn't pay interest“ falls short. Speaker of the week: Philipp Vorndran (Flossbach von Storch) on the strategic role of gold in portfolios. Plus: A portrait of gold partner BayernLB and the exclusive preliminary program with a tour of the mine and storage bunker.

This issue focuses on the possible weakening of the US Federal Reserve's independence and its significance for the gold market, the growing role of gold in central bank reserve policy - as explained by speaker Ruth Crowell (LBMA) - as well as organizational tips on partnerships, ticket sales and hotel allotments.