Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Tuesday as a new strain of pneumonia in China stoked fears of a wider epidemic that could hamper economic growth, sparking a sudden bout of risk aversion and sell-off in Asian stocks.
Gold Demand in China
Gold Demand Gained 4% on Highest Central Bank Buying in 50 Years
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – 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. A multi-decade high in central bank buying (651.5t) drove growth.
Gold Prices Fall to 6 Week Low in India
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold Prices Fall to 6 Week Low in India – Demand in India, the second biggest gold consumer after China, usually picks up towards the end of the year going into the wedding and festival season, when buying the metal is considered auspicious.