Page 2 - Global Gold Demand

China's central bank to resume gold buying as prices ease, analysts say

After adding to its gold reserves for 18 consecutive months, official data from the People's Bank of China (PBOC) showed its holdings were unchanged in May

Gold has major resistance at 74,500, buy the dips in near-term: Sharekhan

The metal was changing hands at $2381 at the time of the MCX closing, which is down 0.20 per cent from Wednesday's closing level

RBI bought 19 tonnes of gold in March qtr. What fuelled the buying spree?

The RBI net demand totaled 290 tonnes in the March 2024 quarter, up 1 per cent as compared to 286.2 tonnes in the March 2023, strongest start to any year on record, World Gold Council (WGC) said.

Why are gold prices rising? Chris Wood of Jefferies explains

China's official gold reserves, Wood said, have increased by 314 tonnes, or 16.1 per cent, from 1,948 tonnes at the end of October 2022 to 2,262 tonnes at the end of March 2024

Global gold demand down 5% in 2023 on continuing ETF outflows: WGC Report

Global gold demand declined 5 per cent to 4,448.4 tonnes in 2023, compared to the previous year, mainly due to continuing Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) outflows, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) report. The overall global gold demand was 4,699 tonnes in 2022, according to WGC's Gold Demand Trends report 2023. According to the report, global gold ETFs saw a third consecutive annual outflow, losing 244.4 tonnes compared to 109.5 tonnes in 2022. Losses were most marked in Europe, where holdings fell by 180 tonnes - the worst annual performance since 2013. The pace of outflows slowed markedly into year-end, but October's hefty outflows dominated the fourth quarter (October-December), it added. Outflows from European funds have continued in the opening weeks of 2024, and North American-listed funds have resumed their decline after a two-month respite in November and December, the report said. Strong equity performance and continually shifting expectations surrounding the timing

Global gold demand fell in 1st quarter amid reduced investor buying: WGC

Demand shot to an 11-year high in 2022 thanks to the biggest central bank on record. Gold prices, meanwhile, are near record highs above $2,000 an ounce

Global gold demand grows 18% annually in 2022, highest since 2011: WGC

Global gold demand grew 18 per cent annually to touch 4,741 tonnes in 2022, the highest since 2011, mainly driven by strong quarter four (October-December) demand and hefty central bank-buying, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Tuesday. The total demand during 2021 was 4,012.8 tonnes, according to WGC's annual 'Gold Demand Trends' report. Annual central bank demand more than doubled to 1,136 tonnes in 2022, up from 450 tonnes in the previous year and to a new 55-year high. Purchases in the fourth quarter last year alone reached 417 tonnes, bringing the total for the second half of 2022 to more than 800 tonnes, the report stated. Investment demand (excluding over the counter) in 2022 was up 10 per cent against the previous year, mainly due to a notable slowdown in exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows and strong gold bar and coin demand. Gold bars and coins continued to hold favour with investors in several countries, which helped to offset weakness in China. Total ..

Global gold demand up 34% in March qtr amid geopolitical uncertainty: WGC

According to the WGC 'Gold Demand Trends Q1 2022' report, global gold demand surged to 1,234 tonnes during the January-March quarter supported by strong demand for electronic traded funds (ETFs)

Gold prices flat at near $1,900 as higher US yields counter safe-haven bids

Spot gold was steady at $1,895.43 per ounce by 0731 GMT, after scaling to its highest since June 1 at $1,913.89 per ounce in volatile trade on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures GCv1 shed 0.4% to $1,899.70

Gold prices near nine-month high as Russia-Ukraine crisis deepens

Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,909.86 per ounce by 0558 GMT, after scaling its highest since June 1 at $1,913.89 per ounce earlier. U.S. gold futures GCv1 gained 0.7% to $1,912.20

Gold near 2-week high as inflation risks buoy appeal

Spot gold XAU= was up 0.1% at $1,826.76 per ounce, as of 0725 GMT, holding near previous session's high of $1,828.68, the strongest level since Jan. 26

Gold firms near 1-week high as political risks buoy demand

Gold prices firmed on Tuesday as Russia-Ukraine concerns kept the safe-haven metal supported near the previous session's over one-week high

Somasundaram PR on how gold demand will pan out in 2022

The demand for gold jewellery hit a six-year high in 2021. Business Standard caught up with Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council, to understand how the demand may pan out in 2022

Global Q3 gold demand down 7% at 831 tonnes ETF outflows: WGC

The total demand stood at 894.4 tonnes during the third quarter of 2020, WGC's Q3 Gold Demand Trends 2021 report said on Thursday.

Gold demand fell in the third quarter as big investors sold, says WGC

However, demand from jewellers and central banks was solid

Attractive stock markets may keep investors away from gold: Analysts

Demand for gold in India jumped 19.2 per cent in the April - June 2021 quarter to 76.1 tonnes, suggests the latest report from World Gold Council (WGC)

Flows into global gold ETFs were mostly flat in June at 2.9 tonne

A report by World Gold Council (WGC) said that inflows into North American and Asian funds were primarily offset by outflows from European funds.

No dearth of gold demand, but more trust and awareness needed: WGC survey

Gold is the third-most popular investment choice, with 46% of all global retail investors choosing gold products - next only to saving accounts (78%) and life insurance (54%)

Gold price rises Rs 118 at Rs 38,678 per 10 g on global cues, weaker rupee

HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said spot gold prices for 24 Karat in Delhi were trading up by Rs 118 with recovery in global gold prices and sharp rupee depreciation.

Global gold demand surges 8% to three-year high as prices rally: WGC report

The world's appetite for gold was 2,182 tonnes over January-June, up from 2,021 tonnes in the same period of 2018, according to the WGC