V. Paper Markets and Prices
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Mr. M. G O'Callaghan
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English
Print Publication Date:
15 Mar 1993
Keywords:
OP; market; price; market participant; futures contract; world gold market; exchange trading; gold price; market placement; Gold; Commodity markets; Futures; Gold reserves; Options; Middle East; North America; Northern Europe; Africa; Europe; paper gold; COMEX futures; futures position; options exchange; gold futures contract; Futures markets

Abstract

In addition to markets in the derivative physical instruments already described, numerous markets in paper instruments have been developed since the early 1970s.

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Cover The Structure and Operation of the World Gold Market
The Structure and Operation of the World Gold Market
ISBN:
9781557752819
ISSN:
0251-6365
Publication Date:
15 Mar 1993
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557752819.084
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