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3 gold demand trends in Q2 2026: Jewellery and ETFs fall, central bank buying soars 411%

World Gold brief based on reporting byUpstox
Brief

Reported by Upstox: “3 gold demand trends in Q2 2026: Jewellery and ETFs fall, central bank buying soars 411%”. Gold settled at $4,143 an ounce on August 4, 2026 — $133.19 per gram, +2.70% on the day. The headline carries a figure: 411% — quoted as published, not independently verified.

Why it matters

Official-sector buying or selling changes physical demand and long-term market expectations. Persistent purchases can support the market, but do not guarantee an immediate price increase.

Transmission channels
  • official reserves
  • physical demand
  • currency confidence
  • long-term expectations
What to watch next
  • next reserve disclosure
  • net purchase volume
  • geographic breadth
  • official confirmation of 411%
Methodology and transparency

This World Gold brief is based on the headline and available metadata. We do not reproduce the publisher's article or add unverified details. The price on the date of the report is our own data: the daily COMEX futures settlement, converted to grams at 31.1035 g per troy ounce.

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