Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilChina’s gold market in April: recovery continues
Economic uncertainty and lowered opportunity cost of holding gold lifted gold prices in April.Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilA general look at China and its gold market in wake of COVID-19
Recent indications suggest that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in China appears to be virtually contained. Even though there are still new imported infection cases, China’s reported local infections have remained near zero for a significant period.
Juan Carlos Artigas
Global Head of Research World Gold CouncilPotential impact of the coronavirus on gold
It’s been less than two months since the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID19) was first reported in China, and a recurring question we hear from investors is: ‘How might gold react to an epidemic like this?’Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilChina’s wholesale physical gold demand rose further in December
Gold prices rebounded in December, concluding 2019 as the best year for CNY-denominated gold in nine years.Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilChinese New Year: what does it mean for China’s physical gold market?
On 25th January 2020, people throughout China will celebrate the start of a new year – the most important festival in the Chinese lunar calendar. This will kick off Year of the Rat and begin another rotation of the twelve zodiac signs. Most people are already in a festive mood, and, as a result, so is China’s gold market.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilAu(T+D)’s trading volume edged closer to new record in July
- Chinese gold prices rose modestly in July
- Au(T+D)’s trading volume in July extended its June surge
- The local gold premium saw a much lower volatility
- Imports registered another decline, dropping to 55t in July
- Gold withdrawals from Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) experienced the first rise in four months
- The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) added another 10t to its gold reserves
Madame Wu, Xiaoling
Chairwoman of the Board of the PBC School of Finance (PBCSF) Tsinghua UniversityDriving China’s gold market
Madame Wu Xiaoling, Chairwoman of the Board of the PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University and former Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China, believes that gold has a crucial role to play in China’s continuing development and the internationalisation of the RMB.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilThe advancements in China’s gold buy-back market
Recycled gold is an important source of gold supply . In 2018, the volume of recycled gold reached 1,168t, accounting for over 25% of total supply globally. Recycled gold is also an important source of supply in China, amounting to 146t, or 20% of domestic supply in 2018. Recently, China’s recycled gold market has experienced some exciting developments which could improve the efficiency and transparency of the industry.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilShanghai Gold Benchmark price hit record high in June
Summary
- Shanghai Gold Benchmark price hit 319.2 yuan/gram – highest level since its introduction in April 2016
- Au(T+D)’s trading volume in June reached second highest level on record – 2,062t
- The local gold premium rose sharply
- Imports continued to slide in May, dropping to 69t
- Gold withdrawals from Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) fell again last month
- PBOC added a further 10t to its reserves in June
Alistair Hewitt
Former Head of Market Intelligence World Gold CouncilComing soon: monthly blog posts on India and China
We will soon be launching two regular blog posts– monthly updates on India and China by Mukesh and Ray, our analysts in Mumbai and Shanghai. These monthly posts will provide a snapshot of the health of these two global heavyweights, which together account for around half of annual global consumer demand.
