Zurich: Zurich, Switzerland became one of the world's gold trading centers in the 1930s because of its strong banking support. Since 1960s, Zurich has become the second largest gold trading market in the world. Thanks to the joint efforts of the three major Swiss banks, Zurich has always maintained the central position of gold trading in the world.

London gold market is the oldest gold trading market in the world, with a history of nearly 300 years. Before 1968, it held a monopoly position in South Africa's acquisition of gold and gold reserves. However, at 1968, the London market was temporarily closed, giving Zurich a chance, thus ending its monopoly era.

The New York Mercantile Exchange is the largest gold futures trading market in the world. Since1974 65438+February 3 1 day gold monetization, this city has occupied an important position in the world gold trading. In the United States, the purchase of physical gold is often provided by small gold traders, so telephone futures trading has become the main body of trading.

Japan is a gold-poor country, and almost all gold is imported. Starting from 1973, Japanese gold traders are allowed to import gold directly. By 1980, Japan's gold market was completely lifted, thus developing rapidly. Japan's gold futures market plays an important role. The trading volume of gold in Tokyo is equivalent to two-thirds of that in new york.

Singapore solid gold market was established in 1869. After 1973, Singapore became a free gold trading market. From 65438 to 0992, Singapore's gold imports accounted for 20% of the total global gold transactions, further establishing the country's important position in physical gold transactions.

Hong Kong's highly developed jewelry manufacturing industry is destined to play an important role in the world gold market. The daily trading volume of "Gold and Silver Exchange" in Hong Kong is 1.5-0.2 million, but the supervision of local platforms in Hong Kong is relatively weak.

Sydney and Melbourne: As gold trading centers, Sydney and Melbourne are based on Australia's dominant position as a gold producer.

8. Paris market: The Paris market consists of two parts: the tangible market and the intangible market. Its tangible market mainly refers to the foreign exchange trading of the Paris Stock Exchange, and the trading method is the same as that of the securities market. The official foreign exchange quotation is published every day, and the exchange rate of foreign exchange against the franc is a direct quotation. But a large number of foreign exchange transactions are conducted outside the exchange. Foreign exchange transactions outside the exchange are either directly bought and sold by both parties by telephone or through brokers.