Why gold in 2025? Building Indian portfolio resilience

The global economy and the financial system are experiencing a period of exceptional uncertainty, weighing on growth outlooks. In such a volatile, unpredictable and uncharted environment, gold’s relevance as a strategic portfolio asset has grown even stronger. Given the exceptional uncertainties facing the investment landscape in 2025, it may be prudent for vigilant investors to consider the potential benefits that gold can bring to portfolios.

2024 Chinese gold jewellery retail insights: Cautiously optimistic

China’s gold jewellery demand has fallen off a cliff after and the weakness has extended into H2. Against this turbulent backdrop, the World Gold Council, together with China Gold News, launched the fifth Annual Chinese Gold Jewellery Retailers survey to identify current market trends and draw clues that will help the industry shape a better future.

Gold’s role in Australian portfolios amidst rising interest rate volatility

Interest rate volatility in Australia has risen sharply recently, pushing up a traditional 60/40 portfolio’s risk. And the elevated inflationary risk – despite recent cooling signs – has weakened bonds’ role as a traditional portfolio risk diversifier. We believe gold’s consistent low correlation with Australian equities and attractive return prospect will benefit local portfolios.

Ballots to Bullion: Examining the US Election's Effect on Gold

In anticipation of the upcoming US presidential election, our report examines how gold has historically performed during previous elections, the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on its value, and the implications for physical gold demand. Given the US's significant influence on the global economy, understanding these factors is crucial for investors.

The Super Retirement Approach

Over two thirds (69%) of Australians with a superannuation fund (“Super”) feel optimistic about their future, though almost half (44%) acknowledge that they might need to make sacrifices to meet their desired retirement lifestyle. These were some of the findings of a survey commissioned by World Gold Council (WGC) to gain greater insight of Australians’ approach to, understanding of, and sentiment towards, financial planning for retirement.