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World Gold Council: Global total gold demand in the first quarter increased by 2% year-on-year
Golden Finance reports that the World Gold Council released the “Global Gold Demand Trends Report” for Q1 2026 on April 29, showing that the total global gold demand (including over-the-counter trading) reached 1,231 tons, a 2% increase year-on-year. The report indicates that in the first quarter of this year, the total global gold investment demand was 536 tons, a 5% decrease compared to the previous year. Breaking it down, the total demand for gold bars and coins in Q1 was 474 tons, a 42% increase; global gold ETF net inflows were 62 tons, with Asian investors buying heavily at 84 tons, while holdings in the European and American markets saw slight declines. ( Xinhua News Agency )