World Gold Council
A London-headquartered market development organization funded by the world's leading gold mining companies; it researches and publishes global gold supply-and-demand data, including the quarterly Gold Demand Trends report and an annual central bank reserve survey.
Covered in 7 MetalsCost.com News Intelligence articles, most recently on September 26, 2026.
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AI Chip Boom Fails to Lift Gold Demand, World Gold Council Finds
Gold used in electronics held flat at 323 tonnes in 2025 even as AI chip demand surged, the World Gold Council says. Manufacturers cutting gold from less critical components offset the new demand from advanced chips and data-centre gear.
Gold ETF Holdings Climb for an Eighth Straight Day, Even Through the Fed's Rate Hike
Gold ETF holdings rose for eight straight sessions through September 17, a seven-month high, as institutional buyers kept adding through the Fed's rate hike rather than selling into it.
Indian Households Hold More Gold Than the World's Top Central Banks Combined, Worth $3.8 Trillion
Indian households hold an estimated 34,600 tonnes of gold worth $3.8 trillion, according to Morgan Stanley — far more than the Reserve Bank of India's own 880-tonne reserve or the world's leading central banks combined.
Central Banks Have Relocated Gold Reserves in Three Waves Since 2000, World Gold Council Says
The World Gold Council traces central bank gold relocations back to Germany's 2000 transfer through three historical waves, arguing the Netherlands' 2026 move to London and India's rising domestic share reflect a search for liquidity and access, not a prelude to selling.
Gold Fund Holdings Hit a Record 4,189 Tonnes on an $18 Billion August Inflow
Gold ETFs' global holdings climbed to a record 4,189 tonnes worth $615 billion in August, as $18 billion in inflows followed a US-Japan currency intervention and the US national debt crossing $40 trillion.
Central Banks Drive Gold's Best Month Since 1999 as Treasury Holdings Hit 14-Year Low
Gold surged about 10% since August 1 toward its best month since 1999, as record central bank gold buying — led by a record-reserve China — coincided with central banks' US Treasury holdings falling to a 14-year low.
Central Banks Bought a Record 289 Tonnes of Gold in Q2 2026 Even as Prices Posted Their Steepest Quarterly Drop Since 2013
Central banks bought a record 289 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026, up 62% year-on-year and led by Poland and China, even as gold posted its steepest quarterly price decline since 2013.
