– Gold demand globally -7% in Q1, 2018 – Gold Demand Trends (WGC)
– Gold ETF demand fell sharply year on year from very high levels but had 5th consecutive quarter of inflows
– Investment demand was strong in the US where ETF holdings rose another 32.4 tonnes as “stock market volatility sparked US inflows”
– Store of value bullion coin and bar demand fell 15% as reported Chinese, German and American demand fell
– Gold demand in Turkey (FT) and Iran surges (BBG) due to Trump concerns, inflation on currency debasement and devaluation
– Global jewellery demand was roughly flat at 487.7t
– Technology demand had sixth consecutive quarter of growth
– Central bank demand remains robust at 116.5 tonnes
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News and Commentary
Gold Edges Up Ahead of U.S.-Sino Trade Talks (Reuters.com)
Gold extends gains as dollar weakens after dovish Fed remarks (Reuters.com)
Gold ends at 2-month low, then climbs after Fed statement (MarketWatch.com)
Fed holds rates steady but points to higher inflation (CNBC.com)
