Gold's price advance is idiosyncratic moving against historical norms of estimated inflation and real rates.
Demand from large central banks is not currently a factor in price discovery as the PBOC has stopped buying. Gold's safe-haven status has also declined since GFC in 2008/09.
Easier monetary policy from the Fed and higher actual inflation continue to fuel lower real rates and provide substantial support for Gold's price.
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