二季度全球黄金需求总量同比增长3%

Group 1 - The World Gold Council's report indicates that global gold demand reached 1249 tons in Q2 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, driven primarily by gold ETF investments which saw inflows of 170 tons [1] - Gold jewelry consumption fell by 14% year-on-year to 341 tons, marking the lowest quarterly demand since Q3 2020, although the total value of gold jewelry consumption increased by 21% to $36 billion [1] - In China, gold jewelry demand weakened significantly, dropping 20% year-on-year to 69 tons in Q2 2025, with a substantial 45% quarter-on-quarter decline, leading to a total of 194 tons for the first half of the year, a 28% decrease [1] Group 2 - The decline in gold jewelry consumption is attributed to a combination of economic cycles and changes in consumer behavior, with high gold prices reducing purchasing willingness, particularly among younger consumers [2] - Gold ETFs are favored for their liquidity, low transaction costs, and high transparency, serving as a preferred tool for both institutional and individual investors to hedge risks and diversify portfolios [2] - The increase in ETF holdings reduces the available deliverable gold in the market, indirectly supporting higher gold prices, while investors are advised to adopt a layered allocation strategy in a high gold price environment [2]