Group 1 - Marc Faber, a long-time investor, emphasizes the importance of gold as a hedge against economic crises, holding 25% of his portfolio in gold [1] - There is a growing trend among ordinary investors to purchase gold, driven by fears of a debt crisis, asset price collapse, and rising inflation [1] - Global demand for gold bars surged to 257 tons in Q1 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year, according to the World Gold Council [1] Group 2 - Interest in gold has spiked following market turmoil, such as tariffs imposed by the U.S. and a downgrade of U.S. debt by Moody's, leading to increased search interest for "gold bars" on Google [2] - Genesis Gold Group reports a significant rise in demand for their "survival gold bars," with a 20% increase in Q1 2025 following the U.S. presidential election [2] - The percentage of company clients wanting to hold physical gold has increased from 20% to 70%, reflecting a broader concern about economic stability [2] Group 3 - Analysts believe that as long as economic uncertainty persists, demand for gold will remain strong, with a favorable outlook for gold prices in 2025 [3] - The sentiment among investors is that the more challenging the economic environment becomes, the stronger gold's position will be [3] - The World Gold Council's Cavatoni states that both the support level and upward trajectory for gold prices in 2025 are in a very favorable position [3]