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Gold Demand Trends Full year and Q4 2018
Annual gold demand gained 4% on highest central bank buying in 50 years
Gold demand in 2018 reached 4,345.1t, up from 4,159.9t in 2017 and in line with the five-year average of 4,347.5t.
Gold Demand Trends Q3 2018
Gold demand was 964.3t in Q3, just 6.2t higher y-o-y. Robust central bank buying and a 13% rise in consumer demand offset large ETF outflows.
Gold Investor October 2018
The past two decades have seen a radical shift in the world’s axis, as China has become a dominant global force economically, commercially and, increasingly, politically. In this edition of Gold Investor, we assess the outlook for China across a range of perspectives.
Gold Demand Trends Q2 2018
The World Gold Council’s industry-leading publication on gold demand trends, analysed by both sector and geography for Q2 2018.
Gold Investor, July 2018
Over the past decade, the technology sector has accounted for more than 380 tonnes of gold demand annually, a significant figure in itself and almost 13% ahead of central bank net purchases during the same period. Yet gold’s role in this vibrant and growing industry is broadly unrecognised and often misunderstood. This edition of Gold Investor focuses on technology, analysing gold’s current use and future potential across a range of applications.
Gold Demand Trends Q1 2018
The World Gold Council’s industry-leading publication on gold demand trends, analysed by both sector and geography for Q1 2018.
Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2017
The World Gold Council’s industry-leading publication on gold demand trends, analysed by both sector and geography for Q4 and full year 2017.
Gold Investor December 2017
The winter edition of Gold Investor, where leading commentators and market participants discuss new developments for gold and its evolving global role.
Gold Demand Trends Q3 2017
The World Gold Council’s industry-leading publication on gold demand trends, analysed by both sector and geography for Q3 2017.
Gold Investor September 2017
Welcome to the autumn edition of Gold Investor, where leading commentators and market participants discuss new developments for gold and its evolving global role.
Gold Investor June 2017
Welcome to the summer edition of Gold Investor, where leading commentators and market participants discuss new developments for gold and its evolving global role.
Gold Investor February 2017
Welcome to the winter edition of Gold Investor, where leading market participants assess the relevance of gold against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical turmoil.
India’s gold market: evolution and innovation
India’s relationship with gold goes beyond income growth: gold is intertwined with India’s way of life. Our new report offers a comprehensive study of this dynamic market for gold.
The global investment market: new perspectives on consumer behaviour
Read the insights from our comprehensive research programme from 2016 which investigates gold buying behaviour across China, India, Germany and the US.