Amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, gold prices have reached unprecedented heights, recently surpassing $2,400 per troy ounce. Projections suggest they might exceed $2,500 this year. This increase highlights gold’s enduring appeal, boosted by substantial purchases from central banks, especially China’s. China has aggressively added to its reserves, now nearing 2,300 tons after 17 […]
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