Global gold investment demand skyrocketed in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, driven mainly by a massive jump in gold ETF inflows, according to Motilal Oswal Private Wealth’s May Alpha Strategist Report. Investment demand rose 170% year-on-year, marking one of the strongest quarterly increases in recent years. The surge was fuelled by geopolitical tensions, tariff
Last Updated:May 02, 2025, 17:41 IST Gold prices are expected to rise amid uncertainties around ongoing trade discussions, providing fresh upside momentum, according to experts. Though the gold price on Friday is lower by around Rs 7,000 than its peak price of over Rs 1 lakh, it is higher than the rate recorded in the
What do North America, Europe, and Asia have in common right now? Well, apart from unnerving stock market volatility, it’s their preference for gold. According to data from the World Gold Council, flows into Gold Exchange Traded Funds from these regions touched $21 billion in Q1 2025 — the largest quarterly inflow since the first
Just before Akshaya Tritiya, gold prices in India have softened. Gold 24-carat created history on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, as it breached the Rs 1 lakh mark for the first time in the spot market. The major reasons for this were global economic uncertainty in the wake of the US trade tariff announcement, inflation concerns,
Gold prices have historically surged during market upheavals in the last half-century. The precious metal remains a top pick for investors as they navigate an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop fueled by high US tariffs, an escalating trade war with China, and dynamic changes within the federal government. Gold prices soared to a record high of £2,460
When it comes to protecting one’s money during economic uncertainty, gold investment is one of the preferred options for many due to safe haven tag associated with the precious metal. Amidst the current market scenario, where stocks are rattled and bond yields have slumped due to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on major economies, investors seem to
The shine in the yellow metal has been dazzling over the past few years. In FY25 alone, gold prices shot up over 31 per cent, outpacing most other asset classes. A combination of volatile equities, US trade tariff concerns, uncertain global economic outlook and continuing central bank purchases have kept the attraction around gold going
For Indians, gold is not just an investment but an emotion. For centuries, Indian households have seen gold as a synonym for wealth and prosperity. Traditionally, people used to buy it in the form of jewellery and coins, but with time, new investment options came. Now, options like gold ETFs (exchange-traded funds), sovereign gold bonds
In recent times, silver has attracted a lot of attention from investors, and it is even performing better than gold. Historically, silver has remained under gold’s shadow. But if we look at the returns delivered by both precious metals in 1 year, silver has outperformed gold. In the last 1 year, silver prices have jumped
Photographer: Milan Jaros/Bloomberg © 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP Gold prices have climbed 13.6% in 2025 and breached $3,000 per ounce last week, setting a new all-time high. Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are driving safe-haven flows, pushing up gold prices. However, several other longer-term factors and trends will help determine whether the rally will be