Gold Demand Hits Highest Q1 Since 2016 as Asia Leads ETF Investment Surge Posted on May 12, 2025May 13, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Gold/ gold ETF, Graphs, Investment, United States of America, World economy, World Economy Gold investment demand jumped 170% in Q1 2025 — the highest since early 2022 — driven by record ETF inflows, rising economic uncertainty, and strong buying in Asia.