Who’s Buying Gold in 2026? The World Gold Council’s New Data Has an Answer
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The World Gold Council cut its 2026 gold investment demand growth forecast to roughly 200 tonnes, half the 400 tonnes it previously projected, while raising its outlook for central bank purchases in the same report. The revisions signal a shift in the composition of gold demand, with official-sector buying expected to offset softer investor appetite. The WGC’s updated figures matter because central bank accumulation has been a key support for gold prices in recent years, and a smaller investment-demand contribution could alter the market’s supply-demand balance. Watch for the WGC’s next quarterly data and central bank buying disclosures to confirm whether official purchases are indeed picking up the slack.
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