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Gold ETP holdings dumped as price slump continues

Gold holdings have fallen below 2,200 tonnes for the first time since July 2011. A 14th consecutive week of reductions has seen holdings drop by 417 tonnes. Rising stock markets at a time of non-existent inflation has pulled the rug underneath gold.

CFTC: Hedge funds hold record short in gold

Hedge funds were net-sellers of all sectors apart from grains and livestock during the week ending May 14. Bets on falling gold prices are now at a record. Sugar and natural gas were also net sold, while soybeans, corn and cotton were bought.

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