Indian gold-dealers pump up discounts, China demand steady

Physical gold dealers in India had to offer the biggest discounts in over a year to attract buyers who were deterred by record-high gold prices last week. There were concerns that festivities in Maharashtra and Karnataka would fuel the purchase of the commodity. In contrast, there was steady demand for gold in China, with premiums going down slightly as the banking crisis continued. Market uncertainty has given investors reason to rely on safe-haven assets, keeping the demand sturdy worldwide.

Indian gold-dealers pump up discounts, China demand steady
Physical gold dealers in India had to offer the biggest discounts in over a year to attract buyers who were deterred by record-high gold prices last week. There were concerns that festivities in Maharashtra and Karnataka would fuel the purchase of the commodity. In contrast, there was steady demand for gold in China, with premiums going down slightly as the banking crisis continued. Market uncertainty has given investors reason to rely on safe-haven assets, keeping the demand sturdy worldwide.