Gold demand in 2018 gets off to quiet start as investment slows
Global jewellery demand was roughly flat at 488t, down 1% on Q1 2017
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Gold demand had a soft start to 2018, reaching 973 tonnes (t), the lowest first quarter since 2008, according to the World Gold Council Q! 2018 trends report.