Global Gold Demand Hits Record $193B in Q1 as Bar and Coin Buying Jumps

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Global gold demand rose 74% to $193 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to the World Gold Council. Bar and coin demand rose 42% to 474 tons, which the group said was the second-largest quarterly increase on record. The World Gold Council said geopolitical risk, inflation fears and uncertainty could keep investment demand firm this year.

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