Tag: World Gold Council

Gold trends last year

For those that missed it, World Gold Council released a report a few days ago about the gold trends in 2016. World Gold Council report highlights: 2016 was the second best year for ETFs on record. Global demand for gold-backed ETFs and similar products was 531.9t – the highest since 2009. Q4 saw outflows. The gold … Continue reading Gold trends last year

What to expect from gold in 2016

The World Gold Council just published their review of gold’s performance during 2015, examining the factors that may influence gold in 2016. According to the World Gold Council’s report, the effect that US rates have had on the gold price is overdone and may take a back seat in 2016. Amid expensive stock valuations and high market … Continue reading What to expect from gold in 2016

The social and economic impacts of gold mining

World Gold Council just published a new report on the social and economic impacts of gold mining. The report examines the wider footprint of gold mining and its implications for growth and development. To obtain the full report, just click: the-social-and-economic-impacts-of-gold-mining. You may also visit World Gold Council. Key findings Total contribution of over US$171bn to … Continue reading The social and economic impacts of gold mining