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Gold discounts in India deepen as volatility hurts demand; purchases in China steady
Domestic gold prices in India were also trading around 144,800 rupees per 10 grams on Friday, after rising to 148,069 last week
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 7, 2026
Gold Prices Retreat
Gold Prices Retreat
The Economic Times
· Jun 26, 2026
India's love for gold rekindles with fresh price boost
India's love for gold rekindles with fresh price boost
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 3, 2026
Today’s Gold Rate in India July 3: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on July 3
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 9, 2026
HAU Index: Is Asia Beginning to Break London's Grip on Global Gold Pricing?
Competition in the global gold market is no longer limited to production, consumption, or central bank reserves. It has now expanded to one of the industry's most influential mechanisms: gold price benchmarks. In a move that goes far beyond a technical upgrade, Hong Kong has launched a new gold benchmark index, known as HAU, in partnership with Bloomberg. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the city's position as a global gold trading hub while providing a regional benchmark that reflects price movements during Asian trading hours. The launch comes at a time when the majority of global gold demand is concentrated in Asia, even as the world's primary benchmark prices continue to be determined in London and New York.
Business Today
· Jul 1, 2026
India's higher gold import duty could cut demand by up to 60 tonnes in 2026: WGC
India's decision to raise the effective gold import duty from 6 to 15 could reduce the country's gold demand by 50-60 tonnes in 2026, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). While higher prices may weigh on jewellery and investment demand, the industry body believes strong structural factors will continue to support gold over the long term.
Egypt Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Will gold prices continue to decline?
The head of Egypt’s Gold and Jewelry Division at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Hany Milad, assured that gold will remain a safe haven and one of the most important stores of value, adding that the price fluctuations the market is witnessing are normal given global economic and political changes. During a phone interview The post Will gold prices continue to decline? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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