World Gold Council : The gold market in 2018 – four trends to watch out for Dienstag, 16. Januar 2018 - 09:05

The gold market in 2018 – four trends to watch out for

In 2017, investors added gold to their portfolios as incomes increased, uncertainty loomed, and gold's positive price momentum continued: US$8.2bn flowed into gold-backed ETFs and the US$ gold price rose 13.5%, its best year since 2010.

As 2018 begins we explore four key market trends and their implications for gold:

synchronised global economic growth
shrinking central bank balance sheets and rising rates
frothy asset prices
market transparency, efficiency, and access.

We believe that these trends will support demand and maintain gold's relevance as a strategic asset.

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Gold has delivered positive returns over the long run, outperforming key asset classes

Annual average returns over various time periods*

*As of 31 December 2017. Annual return computations are based on total return indices, except gold where the spot price is used. This arrangement more accurately reflects portfolio level performance.

Source: Bloomberg, ICE Benchmark Administration, World Gold Council

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World Gold Council : The gold market in 2018 – four trends to watch out for Dienstag, 16. Januar 2018 - 09:05

The gold market in 2018 – four trends to watch out for

Gold has delivered positive returns over the long run, outperforming key asset classes

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