We expect official purchases to be one of several factors that boost gold prices in the next year or two, despite the prospect of tighter US monetary policy and renewed strength in the dollar against other major currencies. The case for emerging economies to diversify their reserves remains strong, especially given the uncertainty over the future of the euro. What’s more, Russia recently added 30 tonnes of gold to its foreign reserves as it struggles with international sanctions and a volatile ruble.
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