With one of the largest economies in the world, it shouldn’t come as any surprise to anyone who follows the gold market that China is a huge influence on this crucial metals market. Recent problems with manufacturers in the country has left many in the trade of jewelry supplies concerned regarding the stability of the gold market in general and the Chinese jewelry trade in particular. Gold leasing in China is big business, with the top four banks in the country holding critical leases. Could gold prices go even lower as a result of this?
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