Moreover, the recent plunge and ongoing volatility in the Chinese equities market may also add to increased safe-haven demand from investors.
“Sharp falls in Chinese stock markets have shaken the largely consumer investment base and we are seeing early indications of interest in buying gold again – all illustrating the unique self balancing nature of gold demand and the diverse drivers which underpin it,” Hewitt added.
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Max Chen contributed to this article.
Full disclosure: Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of GLD.