Various-Gold/Demand
Beijing, China - Jan 29, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Screenshots of World Gold Council's report
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, south China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of gold jewelery, ornaments
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of gold bars
FILE: Dubai, UAE - Dec 25, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Gold bars
5. Gold store employee weighing gold bars
FILE: Istanbul, Türkiye - April 5, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of gold bars, gold coins
FILE: Seoul, ROK - Sept 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of gold rings
8. Gold bars displayed in showcase
9. Gold bar
Global gold demand soared to a record high of 5,002 tonnes in 2025 amid continued geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the World Gold Council said in a report on Thursday.
These uncertainties propelled hefty investment in gold, lifting the total value to an unprecedented 555 billion U.S. dollars, up 45 percent from a year earlier, according to the council's annual gold demand trends report.
Meanwhile, investment demand for the precious metal surged by 84 percent to reach 2,175 tonnes, driven by geopolitical tensions and a search for safe-haven assets. This investor rush drove price of gold to a record high, surpassing 5,500 U.S. dollars per ounce at one point.
Demand for physical gold products like bars and coins also held firm, with global purchases totaling 1,374 tons, valued at 154 billion U.S. dollars.
Despite an 18 percent year-on-year decline in global demand for gold jewelry in 2025, driven by record-high gold prices, consumer spending in this category still grew by 18 percent to reach 172 billion U.S. dollars. This divergence underscores the lasting appeal of gold jewelry to consumers.
Looking ahead, the Council anticipates that robust demand will continue throughout 2026, supported by ongoing economic and political concerns.
Various-Gold/Demand
Dateline : Jan 29, 2026/File
Location : China
Duration : 1'12
Beijing, China - Jan 29, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Screenshots of World Gold Council's report
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, south China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of gold jewelery, ornaments
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of gold bars
FILE: Dubai, UAE - Dec 25, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Gold bars
5. Gold store employee weighing gold bars
FILE: Istanbul, Türkiye - April 5, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of gold bars, gold coins
FILE: Seoul, ROK - Sept 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of gold rings
8. Gold bars displayed in showcase
9. Gold bar
Global gold demand soared to a record high of 5,002 tonnes in 2025 amid continued geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the World Gold Council said in a report on Thursday.
These uncertainties propelled hefty investment in gold, lifting the total value to an unprecedented 555 billion U.S. dollars, up 45 percent from a year earlier, according to the council's annual gold demand trends report.
Meanwhile, investment demand for the precious metal surged by 84 percent to reach 2,175 tonnes, driven by geopolitical tensions and a search for safe-haven assets. This investor rush drove price of gold to a record high, surpassing 5,500 U.S. dollars per ounce at one point.
Demand for physical gold products like bars and coins also held firm, with global purchases totaling 1,374 tons, valued at 154 billion U.S. dollars.
Despite an 18 percent year-on-year decline in global demand for gold jewelry in 2025, driven by record-high gold prices, consumer spending in this category still grew by 18 percent to reach 172 billion U.S. dollars. This divergence underscores the lasting appeal of gold jewelry to consumers.
Looking ahead, the Council anticipates that robust demand will continue throughout 2026, supported by ongoing economic and political concerns.
ID : 8463822
Published : 2026-01-30 12:03
Last Modified : 2026-01-30 20:43:44
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
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