Global central banks have been purchasing gold at an unprecedented rate, which has increased demand for the metal (excluding OTC) to 1,147 tons in the July–September quarter, 8% more than its five-year average, according to the most recent data. The third highest quarter in the World Gold Council’s data series saw net central bank purchases…
The dollar strengthened and expectations of a gentle landing for the sturdy U.S. economy dampened demand for gold as a safe haven yesterday, causing it to close down -0.07% at 59432. Initial claims increased only somewhat, as anticipated, but job losses were at their lowest level in almost a year and both labour prices and…
Data from the World Gold Council (WGC) showed that the country’s demand for gold fell by 3% in 2022, with a significant 20% decline in the fourth quarter. Due mostly to an increase in price, demand for the yellow metal fell to 276 tonnes in the December quarter from 344 tonnes in the corresponding time…
