Prețul aurului a scăzut de la 5.500 la 4.000 de dolari pe uncie în câteva luni

Investments in gold bars, coins, and ETFs saw a significant decline in Q2 due to anticipated monetary policy tightening by central banks. Investor caution increased amid inflation risks from the Middle East conflict. Gold prices fell from record highs, trading around $4,000 per ounce. Despite a drop in private purchases, central bank demand remained stable, with significant increases noted. The OTC market in Asia also showed large volumes, though this data is less observable. Overall, excluding OTC transactions, gold demand decreased compared to previous periods.