SHANGHAI, Apr 28 (SMM) - According to the official Weibo of the World Gold Council on April 28, the global gold market got off to a solid start in 2022. Driven by the surge in gold ETF inflows, the total global gold demand (excluding OTC transactions) in the first quarter increased by 34% year-on-year to 1,234 mt, the highest quarterly level since the fourth quarter of 2018.
World Gold Council: Global Gold Demand Rose 34% YoY in Q1
SHANGHAI, Apr 28 (SMM) - According to the official Weibo of the World Gold Council on April 28, the global gold market got off to a solid start in 2022.
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