Gold demand surged to a record high in 2025

Gold demand surged to a record high in 2025

Gold demand surged to a record high in 2025 as investors and central banks flocked to the safe-haven asset as protection against US President Donald Trump's unpredictable policies and their potential economic impact, industry data showed Thursday.

The price of gold has surged in response, pushing on with a meteoric rise this year that saw it near $5,600 a troy ounce (31.1 grams) on Thursday. 

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