Year-to-date, gold demand rose to 3 717 tons, up 1% from 2024, with the value soaring 41% to $384bn
Global gold demand surged to its highest level on record in the third quarter of 2025, fuelled by a powerful mix of investor fear, geopolitical tensions, and a weakening US dollar, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 2025 Gold Demand Trends report.
According to the WGC on Thursday, total demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) trading, climbed 3% year-on-year to 1 313 tons, worth an unprecedented $146 billion, marking the strongest quarter ever recorded.
Year-to-date, gold demand rose to 3 717 tons, up 1% from 2024, with the value soaring 41% to $384bn.
Investment was the key driver, accounting for 55% of total demand. Investors added 537 tons in the third…