Article: ”More than 100 tons.. Iraq is the ninth largest buyer of gold in 2024” Quote: “Iraq bought 100 tons of gold this year, coming in ninth out of the top 10 countries buying gold this year…as interest in buying gold is growing amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic fluctuations…The precious metal hit an all-time high of $2,531.75 an ounce after breaking above $2,500...amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve is close to cutting interest rates.“