16 February 2024
China’s gold market kicked off 2024 marking its strongest January on record for wholesale gold demand at 271 tons. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) continued its gold acquisition streak for the 15th consecutive month, adding 10 tons to its reserves, now totaling 2,245 tons. The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to further bolster gold demand due to traditional seasonal buying surges, with predictions of a notable year-over-year growth in 2024 New Year holiday gold consumption.