Gold Demand Dropped In Q2 As Central Bank Buying Slowed — World Gold Council

Weaker central bank purchasing caused gold demand to slip by low-single-digit percentages during quarter two, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Excluding over-the-counter trading, total gold demand slipped 2% year on year between April and June, to 921 tonnes. This contributed to a 6% year on year reversal in first half demand, to 2,062 tonnes.