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The World Gold Council’s Q2 2025 Gold Demand Trends report shows global demand rose 3% year-over-year to 1,249 tonnes, driven by record investment flows. ETFs gained 170 tonnes and bar and coin demand reached 307 tonnes, led by China and India. Central banks added 166 tonnes, a slowdown but still above historical averages. Jewellery demand fell 14% to 341 tonnes, the lowest since 2020, while spending rose 21% to $36 billion. Technology demand slipped 2%, and supply hit a Q2 record with 909 tonnes of mine output. Recycling rose modestly, and de-hedging continued for a sixth quarter.

The World Gold Council released its “Gold Demand Trends” report for Q1/2025. Gold demand reached 1,206 tonnes in Q1/2025, a modest 1% rise year-over-year, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Investment demand drove the increase, with ETF inflows totaling 226 tonnes and overall investment reaching 552 tonnes, up 170% y/y. Jewellery demand dropped 21% to 380 tonnes, hit by record gold prices. Central bank purchases slowed slightly but remained steady at 244 tonnes. Mine production hit a Q1 record, while recycling dipped. Regional dynamics were mixed, with China and India leading investment demand. The outlook remains uncertain, with economic and geopolitical risks continuing to shape demand patterns across segments.

You have no doubt read countless articles on the price of gold costing "x dollars per ounce", own a gold ring or some other piece of gold jewellery and/or wear or have bought/plan to buy a diamond ring but do you really understand exactly what you are buying? What's the difference between 1 troy ounce of gold and 1 (regular) ounce? What's the difference between 18 and 10 karat gold? What's the difference between a .75 and a 1.0 carat diamond? Let me explain. Words: 1102