Information posted to the People's Bank of China website over the weekend reported it increased its holdings of gold
Gold
Gold is the most widely traded and important commodity. Prized for its historical importance and used for trading an exchange of goods, the gold market today is estimated at nearly $2.4 trillion.The value of gold fluctuates constantly, as it trades on public exchanges where it has a price that is determined by supply and demand. Gold has historically had tremendous significance and even today is extremely sought after. Gold has been used as a currency as it doesn't corrode, and the material allo
Gold is the most widely traded and important commodity. Prized for its historical importance and used for trading an exchange of goods, the gold market today is estimated at nearly $2.4 trillion.The value of gold fluctuates constantly, as it trades on public exchanges where it has a price that is determined by supply and demand. Gold has historically had tremendous significance and even today is extremely sought after. Gold has been used as a currency as it doesn't corrode, and the material allo
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this boosts the country's stash of gold to 2,010 tonnes it follows November's buying of 32 tonnes The PBOC's previously reported inflow of gold was in September of 2019 and, before that, October 2016. The renewed bout of large purchasing is being speculated as a response to heightened geopolitical risk, and perhaps more to come.
In other info the PBOC reported the country's foreign exchange
Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange (forex) represents the practice of exchanging or converting a specific country’s currency into another country’s currency. A popular example includes the conversion of the Australian dollar (AUD) into US dollars (USD), and/or vice versa. There are a variety of mediums this can occur over. In its most basic form, the exchange of currencies can be handled over a physical counter, such as in an airport or currency exchange.This can also take place over the internet through the use
Foreign exchange (forex) represents the practice of exchanging or converting a specific country’s currency into another country’s currency. A popular example includes the conversion of the Australian dollar (AUD) into US dollars (USD), and/or vice versa. There are a variety of mediums this can occur over. In its most basic form, the exchange of currencies can be handled over a physical counter, such as in an airport or currency exchange.This can also take place over the internet through the use
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