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Chinese Banks Capitalize on Gold’s Record Run as Investor Demand Soars

Gold On Pace for Historic 91.5% Annual Return Through Q1 2025
Gold On Pace for Historic 91.5% Annual Return Through Q1 2025

Record-high gold prices have triggered increased interest in gold investment products at Chinese banks.

As demand surges, banks have raised minimum purchase amounts to manage risks while extending trading hours.

This gold boom has significantly increased banks’ precious metal holdings (up 70% in 2024) and boosted their revenue from gold sales and transaction fees, making it an important growth area as interest margins narrow.

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