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Asian buyers drive gold price discovery as US investors pull back · World Gold Council report

The World Gold Council's midyear outlook report highlights a significant shift in gold price discovery, with Asian markets like China, India, and Japan playing an increasingly crucial role. This trend is attributed to factors such as geopolitical risks and local currency weakness, contrasting with US investors who are reducing gold holdings due to higher interest rates and inflation. Despite recent price drops, the council anticipates upside potential for gold in the latter half of the year. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Zhang ·

    ‘Upside potential’: World Gold Council counts on Asian buyers to curb price plunge

    Asian markets are a growing force in gold price discovery as the metal remains sensitive to heightened geopolitical concerns and abrupt shifts in investor sentiment, according to the World Gold Council. Asian trading hours have been a key driver at gold price rebounds during the …