Gold tumbled yesterday after concerns were raised over the sustainability of demand out of China and India

Gold tumbled yesterday after concerns were raised over the sustainability of demand
out of China and India (the world’s largest consumers of gold). The Shanghai Gold
Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange both restricted trading on gold spot and
futures contracts in a bid to curb illegal activity in commodities. The Bombay Bullion
Association forecasts a fall in gold imports for December (as much as 50% m/m)
because of the weaker rupee.

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