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Gold prices surge after China’s $82B discovery

Gold prices surge after China’s $82B discovery

GrafaGrafa2024/11/25 13:20
By:Isaac Francis

China’s discovery of gold reserves worth $82.9 billion in Hunan province has sparked a rally in global gold prices, nearing record highs amid geopolitical tensions and increased demand.  

The Hunan Academy of Geology uncovered 300.2 tons of gold resources in Pingjiang County, with potential for over 1,000 tons at greater depths.  

This discovery solidifies China’s position as the world’s leading gold producer, accounting for approximately 10% of global output in 2023.  

Gold prices have surpassed $2,700, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and increased demand from central banks.  

The Shanghai Futures Exchange recorded a peak of 639.48 yuan per gram for the most active gold futures contract in October.  

Barclays analysts highlighted a structural shift in gold’s demand, pointing to reserve asset diversification and safe-haven investments amid global fiscal deficits.  

While gold’s relationship with traditional drivers, such as real yields and the U.S. dollar, remains intact, its sensitivity has diminished since the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes began in 2022.  

Central bank purchases and rising household demand in emerging markets, particularly in China, continue to support gold’s resilience.  

Financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and Citi, have revised their gold price forecasts.  

Goldman Sachs predicts gold will reach $2,050 per ounce within 12 months, with some long-term projections suggesting prices could hit $7,000 per ounce by 2025.  

However, commodity analysts caution that long-term gold price forecasts are subject to significant uncertainties, including geopolitical events and inflation dynamics.  

Despite the volatility, gold’s strong historical performance and increasing demand position it as a reliable store of value, potentially rivaling Bitcoin in the evolving global financial system.  

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