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Global gold demand climbs 3% to quarterly record as investment soars, WGC says
Global gold demand rose by 3% year-on-year to 1,313 metric tons, the highest quarterly number on record, in the third quarter as investment demand soared, the World Gold Council said on Thursday. Spot gold prices are up 50% so far this year after hitting a record high of $4,381 an ounce on October 20 on safe-haven demand driven by geopolitical tensions, US tariff uncertainty and more recently a wave of fear-of-missing-out or “FOMO” buying. “The outlook for gold remains optimistic, as continued US dollar weakness, lower interest rate expectations, and the threat of stagflation could further propel investment ... (full story)
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