China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for a fourth month in August

China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for a fourth month in August

China’s central bank held back on buying gold for its reserves for a fourth straight month in August, official data showed on Saturday. China’s gold holdings stood at 72.8 million fine troy ounces at the end of last month. The value of the gold reserves, however, rose to $182.98 billion compared with $176.64 billion at … Read more

China’s central bank refrains from gold purchases for a 2nd month

China’s central bank refrains from gold purchases for a 2nd month

China’s central bank refrained from gold purchases to its reserves for a second consecutive month in June, official data showed on Sunday. The pause by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) started in May, when spot gold prices hit a record high. The previous 18 months of consistent buying by the PBOC, along with demand … Read more