#Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2016 @GoldCouncil

Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2016

A four-year high in investment drove price gains and demand growth 2016 full-year gold demand gained 2% to reach a 3-year high of 4,308.7t. Annual inflows into ETFs reached 531.9t, the second highest on record. Declines in jewellery and central bank purchases offset this growth. Annual bar and coin demand was broadly stable at 1,029.2t, helped by a Q4 surge. DOWNLOAD REPORT » Key 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 price ended the year up 8% Having risen 25% by the end of September, gold relinquished some of its gains in Q4 following Trump's conciliatory acceptance speech and the FOMC's interest rate rise.    2016 saw a 7-year low for jewellery demand Rising prices for much of the year, regulatory and fiscal hurdles in India and China's softening economy were key reasons for weakness in the sector.    India's shock demonetisation policy brought the market to a virtual standstill An initial rush for gold following the policy announcement came to a swift halt in the ensuing cash crunch.    Follow us on:    Read the full report The World Gold Council's detailed publication on gold demand and supply trends during 2016, analysed by sector and by region. READ THE REPORT » Gold demand statistics Latest statistics on gold global supply and demand. View full year 2016 gold statistics. Download our Research App Now available for both iOS and Android mobiles and tablets; access unique research and reference guides on gold as a strategic investment as well as insight into supply and demand drivers of the gold market: iOS version » ANDROID version »

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