China Gold Imports Signal Emergence as World’s Largest Gold Consumer
Bloomberg reported that China is importing more gold from Hong Kong, adding to speculation that the country may become the world's largest annual gold consumer.
Bloomberg reported that China is importing more gold from Hong Kong, adding to speculation that the country may become the world's largest annual gold consumer.
Forbes reported that India's small gold sellers are upset about the recently imposed import duty on gold.
Mineweb reported that India has dropped the tariff for imported gold by 7.5%.
Gold prices contracted slightly this week , to the lowest price since January, primarily due to reports of weaker manufacturing data from China and Germany. The HSBC Flash Purchasing Managers' Index indicated that China’s manufacturing has contracted for a fifth consecutive month.
Financial Post reported that India's fiscal budget announcement included increases to gold import tax.
Reuters reported that India's gold imports may drop 20% in 2012 as traders seek other investments.
Bloomberg reported that imports of gold to India have fallen and China may become the biggest consumer of the metal.
Mineweb reported that India's Economic Advisory Council wants India to focus less on gold imports and more on financial assets.
Forbes reported that rising Chinese gold imports present new challenges for policymakers.
IBTimes reported that details on who is supplying gold to China, and how much, are ambiguous.
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