The last two decades of relaxed fiscal policies and shifts in the demand structure for treasuries have now put the US in a precarious position. Ongoing fiscal concerns will likely lead to bond market volatility, ultimately supporting the gold market as investors look for alternative safe-haven assets.
Kavita Chacko
Research Head, India World Gold CouncilIndia's gold market update: Mixed demand
The June–July period typically marks the off-season for gold in India, particularly for jewellery. A recovery in demand is anticipated with the onset of the festive and auspicious buying season from mid-August.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilChina gold market update: Physical demand cools in May
The PBoC continued to add gold to its reserves while Chinese gold investment momentum cooled. And wholesale gold demand weakened m/m due mainly to seasonal impact on gold jewellery consumption and slowing bullion sales.
Unearthed Podcast
World Gold CouncilUnearthed: May Gold Market Trends – ETFs, Retail Divergence & Central Bank Demand

In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade unpack the latest gold market trends from May, including ETF outflows and a split between institutional interest and softer retail demand in the US.
Mike Oswin
Global Head, Market Structure and Innovation World Gold CouncilJuan Carlos Artigas
Global Head of Research World Gold CouncilYou asked, we answered: Does gold qualify as an HQLA under Basel III?
Gold is not currently classified as an HQLA under Basel III, but its performance during time of crisis rivals that of intermediate and long-term Treasuries. In this context, gold is an HQLA in all but name.