China's Gold Market Experiences Cooling Trend Amid Market Uncertainty
China's gold market, a significant factor in the global gold rally, is showing signs of cooling. Recent reports indicate that gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in China have experienced a reduction in assets under management, with net outflows exceeding RMB 10 billion ($1.48 billion) over the past month. This shift is attributed to heightened market uncertainty, leading to a divergence from the previously popular investment strategy of 'buying on dips.' Additionally, Chinese gold equities listed in Hong Kong have seen a sharp decline, with major companies like China National Gold International Resources and Jihai Gold experiencing significant drops in stock value. The physical gold market in China has also cooled, with gold withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange in May reaching their lowest level since February 2020.