A stronger dollar is negative
for gold demand as it makes the metal more expensive for holders of other currencies.
This seasonal pattern is one of the most powerful drivers
for gold demand.
Not exact matches
Worldwide
demand for gold totaled 973.5 tons in the first quarter of the year, according to the Council's latest report, down 7 percent year - on - year.
MUMBAI / BENGALURU, April 18 -
Demand for physical
gold was lower - than - usual during a key festival in the world's second biggest consumer India as local prices peaked and a cash crunch curbed retail spending.
«There were comments from Trump to China over the weekend saying «if you can't sort out North Korea, we will» so there is still some geopolitical risk out there which attracts
demand for gold,» said Hansen.
Demand for gold, the «fear index» has likely be curbed by greater odds of a December rate hike, as well as the surging dollar.
The
demand for legal marijuana, which has outstripped many lofty expectations, isn't the only thing small - business owners in the pot
gold rush are surprised about.
True,
gold has some industrial and decorative utility, but the
demand for these purposes is both limited and incapable of soaking up new production.
«The signs of detente in the North Korean conflict are... contributing to the lack of solid
demand for gold as a safe haven at present,» Commerzbank said in a note.
«There's underlying
demand for gold as a hedge against political uncertainties on both sides of the Atlantic,» said Ole Hanson, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.
Gold jewelry
demand,
for instance, grew 10.35 percent year - over-year in 2017.
World
Gold Council's Chief Market Strategist, John Reade, said in his 2018 outlook for gold that, «Over the long run, income growth has been the most important driver of gold dem
Gold Council's Chief Market Strategist, John Reade, said in his 2018 outlook
for gold that, «Over the long run, income growth has been the most important driver of gold dem
gold that, «Over the long run, income growth has been the most important driver of
gold dem
gold demand.
WGC research shows that as incomes rise, the
demand for gold jewelry and
gold - containing technology tends to rise as well.
With India having imported a phenomenal 525 metric tons in the first half of 2017 alone, Teves writes that «we expect
gold demand in India this year to be around historic averages,» which would be very supportive
for prices.
For example, in periods of low market volatility and average
demand, a one ounce
gold American Eagle coin might be offered at 4.5 % over spot, but periods of weak
demand can bring the price down to 3.5 % over spot, or lower.
And in times of financial turmoil, the
demand for gold only grows.
Holding a paper substitute
for physical
gold is unacceptable, as the company might be unable to meet customer liquidation
demands.
More specifically, Liz asks Frank why the price of
gold has done well lately, but now appears to be heading toward the end of its winning streak, when there are plenty of negative headlines that typically spark safe - haven
demand for the metal.
As impressive as this news is, there's no sign more compelling that investors have an insatiable appetite
for gold right now than the growing
demand for safety - deposit boxes.
Gold has been used throughout human history as a store of monetary value, and as such enjoys investment
demand for its monetary utility.
Gold prices will recover next year as
demand in China and India improves, according to Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., which forecast an advance
for bullion even as the Fed raises interest rates.
Gold advanced the most in more than two weeks amid speculation that China, the world's biggest consumer, will take more measures to bolster the economy, boosting
demand for the precious metal as a store of value.
Gold futures rose to the highest in more than five weeks as declines in equity markets revived
demand for the metal as a haven.
Gold futures rose
for the first time in three days as signs that money supplies will increase in Europe and Asia revived investor
demand.
Gold fell as the dollar held near the highest level in five years and investors reduced holdings in the largest exchange - traded product backed by the metal, curbing
demand for a store of value.
The electronic
gold market or futures
gold market continues to have all the hallmarks of a managed market and
gold seems tethered to the $ 1,200 / oz level
for now despite the very bullish geo - political backdrop and robust global
demand.
Gold futures climbed the most in five months as a rally
for oil prices revived
demand for the metal as a store of value.
Gold jumped 2.3 percent to a six - week high yesterday as sharp falls on stock markets globally led to renewed demand for gold as a ha
Gold jumped 2.3 percent to a six - week high yesterday as sharp falls on stock markets globally led to renewed
demand for gold as a ha
gold as a haven.
Turkey's
demand for gold surged by more than a third in the first quarter, as consumers flocked to the precious metal as a protection against a tumbling currency and rising inflation.
In Dubai, there has been a massive surge in the
demand for gold since the price collapse of last month, with
demand far outstripping supply.
Being finite and in short supply, incremental
demand for physical
gold would result in immediate and sustained price gains, creating a positive feedback loop in the market place.
Since the beginning of the second quarter of this year, spot
gold has been trading in a tight $ 100 range, with the price of the precious metal more or less confined in the $ 1,200 - 1,300 per troy ounce band — and investor
demand for the yellow metal has been continuing to wane as the global stock - market rally continues unabated.
According to the World
Gold Council (WGC), demand for gold slipped by 7 percent in 2017 compared with a year earlier on the back of a decline in central - bank purchases, a sharp slide in inflows into gold ETFs (exchange - traded funds) and a 10 - percent fall in coin investme
Gold Council (WGC),
demand for gold slipped by 7 percent in 2017 compared with a year earlier on the back of a decline in central - bank purchases, a sharp slide in inflows into gold ETFs (exchange - traded funds) and a 10 - percent fall in coin investme
gold slipped by 7 percent in 2017 compared with a year earlier on the back of a decline in central - bank purchases, a sharp slide in inflows into
gold ETFs (exchange - traded funds) and a 10 - percent fall in coin investme
gold ETFs (exchange - traded funds) and a 10 - percent fall in coin investments.
According to
gold - demand trends in first quarter 2017, published by the World Gold Council, the mandate for the precious metal dropped at an annual pace of 18 percent to 1,034.5 tons in the first quarter of 2017, from 1,260 tons a year earl
gold -
demand trends in first quarter 2017, published by the World
Gold Council, the mandate for the precious metal dropped at an annual pace of 18 percent to 1,034.5 tons in the first quarter of 2017, from 1,260 tons a year earl
Gold Council, the mandate
for the precious metal dropped at an annual pace of 18 percent to 1,034.5 tons in the first quarter of 2017, from 1,260 tons a year earlier.
The
demand of
gold reflected over the next several months and characterized by the purchase of the metal
for cultural celebrations and religious holidays, I refer to as the Love Trade.
The largest
demand for gold is seen in the jewellery sector, which accounts
for 40 to 50 percent of the total global
demand, followed by
gold bars and coins, global ETFs backed by
gold, central - bank purchases and
demand by other industries.
Institutional investors rarely invest in the precious metal, let alone crypto - currencies
for that matter, and according to them, investments in
gold are generally carried out by retail investors in countries such as India and China, with central banks contributing to the rest of the global
demand.
Such a hypothesis, in our opinion, does much to explain the incongruity of a declining
gold price while fundamentals
for paper currency, and the US dollar in particular, obviously deteriorate; while
demand for physical
gold has exceeded new mine supply
for several years running; and while above - ground 400 - ounce.999
gold bars located in London, New York, and other financial capitals (in cohabitation with speculative trading activity in paper markets) have steadily dwindled and disappeared into Asian financial centers reformulated as.9999 kilo bars.
The
demand for gold ETFs has been consistently strong throughout 2016, including the past few weeks.
More importantly, taking large amounts of
gold and / or silver off the market distorted their price by creating an artificial
demand for them.
We think that the most important consequence of a new crisis will be risk aversion and enormous
demand for gold.
Physical
demand for gold has picked up in China as its stock market troubles continue.
With China's increasing domestic
demand for gold, economic growth trends and continued weakness in the Chinese stock market, some analysts expect
gold prices to reach new highs.
India's upcoming five - day Diwali festival, seen as an auspicious period
for gold buying, will boost physical
demand in coming weeks, says Su
He discusses the recent FOMC minutes, the reaction in paper
gold and the ongoing, global
demand for physical
gold.
«Developing a trading platform with CME Group will satisfy customer
demands for faster, cost effective and secure ways to buy, hold and sell
gold and complement our existing products.
Better - than - expected U.S. jobs data on Friday boosted the dollar and dampened safe - haven
demand for gold, pushing prices to $ 1,183.46 on Monday.
Jeffrey Christian: The single most important factor has been a massive decline in the investment
demand for gold.
Gold may reach a record this year as
demand for a hedge against inflation outpaces an expanding scrap supply and weaker use elsewhere.
Gold futures fell the most this year on speculation that Greece's anti-austerity party victory won't result in the country leaving the euro currency bloc, crimping
demand for haven assets.