By Polina Devitt LONDON (Reuters) – Global gold demand excluding over-the-counter (OTC) trading fell by 5% from to 4,448.4 metric tons in 2023 but remained strong compared with a 10-year average due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday. Ongoing conflicts, trade tensions and over 60 elections taking place around the world are likely to support demand this year and compensate for a potential hit to jewellery purchases amid high prices and economic slowdown, it added. Including demand from the OTC markets and other sources, total demand climbed …