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Gold Rush: Rising Prices and Asia's Insatiable Demand

This chapter explores the surge in gold prices and its influence on consumer behavior in Asia, focusing on the increased purchasing of jewelry and bullion in India and China. It examines the role of online shopping in this trend and contrasts gold consumption patterns between Asia and the United States.

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