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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Theme: Commodities | Why are central banks driving record gold purchases and what does it mean for the market?
Description: In this State of the Economy podcast, Dr. Renisha Chainani - Research Head Of Augmont - Gold For All and businessline’s Subramani Ra Mancombu discuss the volatility in the gold market. Gold prices peaked at $2,450 before dropping over 5 per cent, influenced by geopolitical tensions, currency movements, and anticipated US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Chainani predicts that gold prices will likely reach new highs in late 2024 despite short-term corrections due to robust demand and economic uncertainties like the US elections. Central banks, particularly in emerging markets, have significantly driven gold demand, accumulating over 400 tons from January to May...