Factoid - Friday, January 30, 2026
The World Gold Council reported that global wholesale demand for gold (inclusive of OTC investment) stood at a record 5,002 tons in 2025, up from 4,962 tons in 2024. Gold held for investment totaled 2,175 tons in 2025, an increase of 84% year-over-year. The spot price of gold stood at $5,375.24 per troy ounce at the close of trading on 1/29/26, up nearly 95% year-over-year, according to data from Bloomberg.
Posted on Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 12:44 PM

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