[World Gold Council: Global Gold Demand in Q1 Increased by 2% Year-on-Year] According to a report by Jinse Finance, the World Gold Council released the Q1 2026 'Global Gold Demand Trends Report' on April 29, showing that global gold demand (including over-the-counter transactions) reached 1,231 tons in the first quarter, a year-on-year increase of 2%. The report indicates that global gold investment demand in Q1 this year totaled 536 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 5%. Breaking it down, global demand for gold bars and coins in Q1 was 474 tons, a year-on-year increase of 42%; global gold ETFs saw a net inflow of 62 tons in Q1, with Asian investors making significant purchases of 84 tons, while holdings in the European and American markets experienced a slight decline. (Xinhua News Agency)