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The Structure and Operation of the World Gold Market
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Abstract

This paper describes the structure of the world gold market, its sources of supply and demand, and how it functions. The paper examines the composition and origin of physical stocks of gold, their flows, and their market destination and also reviews the operation of bullion and paper gold markets.

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Author:
Mr. M. G O'Callaghan
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Series:
Occasional Papers
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
15 Mar 1993
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557752819.084
ISBN:
9781557752819
ISSN:
0251-6365
Pages:
64
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; New York market; Caribbean
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