China’s central bank has paused its gold purchases for the fourth consecutive month in August, with holdings remaining at 72.8 million fine troy ounces. Despite this, the value of these reserves increased to $182.98 billion due to rising gold prices driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
Bonus issue alert: This smallcap stock goes ex-bonus for a 3:1 issue this week. Do you own?
Metropolis Healthcare’s shares will trade ex-record date for its 3:1 bonus issue on Friday, meaning only shareholders holding the stock by the record date are