China Gold Demand Off To Hot Start

ArticleChange of moneyMay 17, 2018 - 6:42:02 AM

It looks to be another boom year for gold.

Investors are anticipating a continued demand for the precious metal for the fifth year in a row, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and less-than-strong predictions for the U.S. economy and the U.S. dollar in 2019.

In times of economic turmoil, gold has always served as a hedge against the decreased value of stocks or currency. Faced with unusual market volatility, people around the globe are turning to the yellow metal as a haven and safe investment diversifier. The price of gold rose by 14 percent in 2017 and is likely to go higher...

Source: goldtelegraph.com

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