HKEX Plans to Resume Gold Futures Trading on May 4

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According to Hong Kong Radio, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) on May 4 announced plans to resume gold futures trading within coming months. HKEX’s market director said the exchange will consult market participants and stakeholders to optimize contract design and refine mechanisms. The move is driven by geopolitical factors that have prompted investors to diversify risk in gold trading and reserves, making the linkage between gold futures design and Hong Kong’s physical gold ecosystem essential.

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