World @GoldCouncil H1 #Gold demand down 14%;slower #ETF inflows offset stronger consumer demand

World @GoldCouncil's detailed publication on gold demand and supply trends during the second quarter 2017, analysed by sector and by region.



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ETF inflows slowed dramatically from last year's record pace
ETF holdings continued to grow: after adding 56t in Q2, H1 inflows reached 167.9t. European ETFs saw
the strongest H1 inflows: holdings in these funds reached a record 977.7t.

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Bar and coin investment rebounded from very low levels
Q2 demand gained 13% from Q2 2016, while H1 demand rose 11%. A strong jump in Turkey was fuelled by
economic recovery, double-digit inflation and relative currency stability.

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Jewellery demand strengthened from weak 2016, but fell short of the long-term average
India was the main contributor to the 8% gain in Q2, as it recovered from extremely low 2016 demand.

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Technology demand registered its third consecutive quarter of growth
Growth in wireless charging and development of features that use LEDs boosted demand. New smartphone
handsets supported chip production.

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