Switzerland’s gold exports fell 18% in February from the previous month to the lowest levels since last August’s tariff-induced collapse as shipments to Britain and India slowed, Swiss customs data showed on Thursday. Deliveries to the UK – the world’s largest over-the-counter gold trading hub – from Switzerland – the world’s largest bullion refining and transit hub – fell to 20 tonnes last month from 43 tonnes in January. Meanwhile, exports to India, the world’s number-two bullion consumer after China, fell to 13 tons in February from 23 tons the prior month, with gold trading at a discount in the local market amid ... (full story)