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Global gold demand fell by 10% to 953 tonnes in the second quarter of 2017 versus the same period last year. The World Gold Council attributed the drop to a slowdown in investors putting money into gold-related exchange traded funds.
Central banks continue to buy gold, albeit at a more modest pace than in recent years, adds the industry body. Demand from central banks increased by 20% to 94 tonnes.
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