Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilChina’s stimulus bazooka: what does it mean for gold demand?
Kavita Chacko
Research Head, India World Gold CouncilIndia’s gold market update: Anticipating a festive boost
The surge in demand from the import duty cut was tempered by fresh record-high prices and an inauspicious period in September according to the Hindu calendar. Domestic gold prices are currently at a slight discount over landed cost1 amid normalising demand. However, signs of festive buying are beginning to emerge. With an addition of 54.7t y-t-d,2 the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) gold reserves have grown by 7%. Increased interest in Indian gold ETFs; inflow momentum remains strong. Gold imports see moderation in imports after August surge.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilChina’s gold market in September: demand rebounds seasonally, further strength may lie ahead
Unearthed Podcast
World Gold CouncilUnearthed: Refining, Minting and More ft. Lorne Whitmore, Royal Canadian Mint
In this episode, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council interview Lorne Whitmore, Managing Director Sales, Precious Metal Products and Services, Royal Canadian Mint, to discuss the comprehensive products and services that the Royal Canadian Mint provides across mining and refining, minting and vaulting.
Marissa Salim
Senior Research Lead, APAC World Gold CouncilCentral banks report modest demand for gold in August
Central banks reported net buying of 8t in August via the IMF and other public sources. Demand was the lowest reported figure since March 2024 with net buying activity coming from emerging markets.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilMarissa Salim
Senior Research Lead, APAC World Gold CouncilAsset allocation implications in today’s chaotic world
Geopolitical risks have been elevated in recent years. And our analysis shows that spikes in geopolitical risk usually lead to equity market sell offs. While risk assets suffer during these periods, gold has delivered robust returns as an effective portfolio risk diversifier. And we believe gold can continue to benefit investors’ portfolios in today’s world as a geopolitical risk hedge and return enhancer following its stunning performance y-t-d.
