(Kitco News) – Sovereign demand for bullion remained steady in June to wrap up a strong first half of the year, according to the latest central bank gold statistics report from the World Gold Council (WGC).“Central banks reported 22t of net purchases in June via the IMF and other public data sources,” wrote Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst, EMEA at the World Gold Council. “Based on available data, demand saw a modest m/m increase for the third consecutive month.”
