France and the United Kingdom both play a major role in the gold market. France is the fourth largest holder of gold in the world with more than 2,400 tons, while the United Kingdom remains the historic heart of the market (and has been since the Middle Ages) with more than 245,000 tons traded on the London market each year. These two powers, which have always been rivals, naturally offer different perspectives on the market, particularly since Brexit. However, they do have some common interests, such as the trend towards a return to sovereignty, persistent inflation, their inextricable financial situation, and their involvement in international conflicts.
To understand their differences, we interviewed two leading observers, Paris-based manager Arnaud du Plessis (CPR Asset Management) and London-based analyst John Reade (World Gold Council). From two offices separated by the English Channel, they offer us a cross perspective from London and Paris, particularly on the d…
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Original Article: Paris/London – Cross Perspectives on the Gold Market from GoldBroker.com
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