Ray Jia

Research Head, China World Gold Council

China’s gold market in June: wholesale demand remained weak while ETFs inflows continued

In June, China’s wholesale gold demand remained weak, ending H1 with little changes compared to 2023. Chinese gold ETFs saw their seventh consecutive monthly inflow, pushing both of their assets under management and holdings to record highs. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China reported no gold reserve changes.

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1 week 3 days ago

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Ray Jia

Research Head, China World Gold Council

Shunto, stagflation and gold

The 2023 “Shunto” sent positive signals to Japanese employees regarding possible pay increases amid a backdrop of elevated inflation in the region. Shunto – the wage negotiations between major corporations and unions that take place every March – provides pay level guidance for all Japanese employers, large and small.

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1 year 3 months ago

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