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Open interest has notably declined on the COMEX market, dropping from approximately 520,000 contracts to around 430,000. This decrease suggests that banks are actively closing their short positions due to heightened risk associated with the dwindling supply of physical gold. Historically, gold producers hedged their future output by selling gold futures contracts, particularly during periods of high prices, such as 2011-2012. During those times, these hedges constituted a significant portion of the market's short positions. However, currently, producers are less inclined to hedge, with net short positions falling below 50,000 contracts. This shift pressures swaps and complicates banks' efforts to suppress prices.
According to Alasdair Macleod, the demand for physical gold is evident from COMEX delivery data this year, with approximately 253 tons delivered compared to the United States' annual production of about 167 tons. This surge is straining physical gold supplies. Gold prices soared to above $2,450 per ounce in May due to strong purchases by central banks, notably the People's Bank of China (PBOC), which seeks to diversify reserves and hedge against currency risks. China led global public institutions in setting new records for gold acquisitions in Q1, increasing PBOC's holdings from 62.64 million to 72.80 million troy ounces. This reflects growing Chinese demand amid high savings rates and limited investment alternatives, potentially amounting to 75,000 tons of gold, disrupting traditional market dynamics.
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