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Q1 2018 World Gold Council Demand Trends

Global gold demand fell sharply in Q1, primarily owing to lower investment. We expect demand to remain subdued as Fed tightening raises the opportunity cost of holding an asset like gold which bears no interest. This is one reason behind our relatively bearish view on gold prices this year.

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