Gold imports by China and India fell sharply in June. However, local gold premiums point to somewhat stronger demand in July. Higher prices and temporary factors have played a role in the weakness in demand from the two largest consumers so far this year. However, we expect demand to pick up in the second half of 2016 due to seasonal factors.
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