World gold demand surges in Q1 2024, hits record high amid central bank buying and OTC investment boom
The World Gold Council’s Q1 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand was up 3%, including the over-the-counter (OTC) year-on-year to 1,238 tonnes, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Demand excluding OTC fell 5% to 1 …