Central banks buying gold at record levels, but Bitcoin still outperforms
Central banks bought a record 483 tonnes of gold in the first half of 2024, driving the asset to an all-time high.
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Central banks bought a record 483 tonnes of gold in the first half of 2024, driving the asset to an all-time high.
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