China’s Gold Reserves Rise Despite a Decline in Total Value
China’s gold reserves increased in December, reaching 73.29 million ounces compared to 72.96 million ounces in November.
However, their total value dropped to $191.34 billion from $193.43 billion due to gold price fluctuations.
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Following the People’s Bank of China’s resumption of gold purchases last November,
the bank added 5 tons of gold,
bringing total reserves to 2,264 tons, representing 5% of its total holdings.
China’s net gold purchases to date amount to 34 tons.
Germany
Electric Vehicle Sales Drop by 27.4% in Germany in 2024
Official data released on Monday revealed that sales of new battery-powered cars in Germany fell by 27.4% in 2024,
reflecting a crisis in the auto industry within Europe’s largest car market.
According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, approximately 2.8 million new vehicles were registered in the country,
a 1% decline compared to the previous year. Of these, only 380,609 were electric vehicles, accounting for a market share of 13.5%.
The German auto industry is facing broader challenges, including declining demand and a tumultuous transition to electric vehicles.
These challenges have led to a series of job cuts by manufacturers and suppliers.
Nvidia
Nvidia Stock Hits Record High with Market Value Reaching $3.659 Trillion
It stock surged on Monday, achieving its first record close this year at $149.43,
surpassing the previous high of $148.88 set on November 7, 2023.
The stock gained 3.45% during the session, solidifying the company’s position as the world’s second-largest by market value,
which now stands at $3.659 trillion.
This stellar performance followed a strong earnings report from Taiwan’s Foxconn for Q4 of the previous year,
with quarterly revenues reaching $64.75 billion, a 15% year-over-year increase, positively influencing the tech sector.
Investors are eagerly anticipating a keynote address by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Huang is expected to provide insights into the company’s future strategy and technological innovations.
China’s Gold Reserves Rise Despite a Decline in Total Value