Love for gold: The People’s Bank of China raised reserves for a seventh month in June, adding 10.3 tonnes, following the inflow of almost 74 tonnes in the six months through May. — Bloomberg
SINGAPORE: Central banks are going after gold in 2019, boosting holdings as economic growth slows, trade and geopolitical tensions rise, and some authorities seek to diversify their reserves away from the dollar.
The People’s Bank of China said yesterday it raised reserves for a seventh month in June, adding 10.3 tonnes, following the inflow of almost 74 tonnes in the six months through May.
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