Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilChina gold market update: Wholesale demand fell in August
Global physically backed gold ETFs saw inflows three months in a row, adding US$5.5bn in August. North American and European funds led inflows while Asia experienced continued outflows. Supported by continued inflows and a higher gold price, global gold ETFs’ total AUM rose 5% to US$407bn, another month-end record. Meanwhile, holdings rebounded 53t to 3,692t.
Unearthed Podcast
World Gold CouncilUnearthed: Tariffs, Fed Uncertainty, and Gold’s Surge
In this episode of Unearthed, hosts John Reade and Joseph Cavatoni, Senior Market Strategists at the World Gold Council, examine the forces driving gold to fresh record highs – from tariff clarity in the US to renewed investor demand and shifting interest rate expectations.
Marissa Salim
Senior Research Lead, APAC World Gold CouncilCentral Bank Gold Statistics: Central bank gold buying in July slows but remains firm
Global central banks bought net 10t in July based on reported data, a moderate net allocation compared to previous months. Despite this slower pace of net buying, central banks continue to be net buyers of gold even in the current price range.
