Demand for gold remained relatively unaffected. According to the World Gold Council, the positive dynamics of demand was recorded among segments of jewellery, investment bars and coins. Demand for Central Bank securities also increased.
A particular interest in gold from central banks must encourage investors to pay their attention to this asset. Central banks sell gold in minimal amount, and in the last year they have often acted as buyers.
Demand for gold has slowed in two market segments, especially gold ETF stocks and futures markets. However, as for them, the worst seems to be over.
In the ETF sector, gold outflows have notably slowed in recent weeks. In the futures markets, both large and small futures speculators became active again.