Why Gold & Silver Are Still Attracting Money After a Big Rally
When uncertainty rises, investors shift from growth assets to protection assets like gold and silver despite higher prices.
In 2025, gold and silver didn’t just rise — they surged. Gold crossed multiple record highs, and silver moved even faster. At the same time, equity markets delivered modest returns.
Naturally, money followed momentum.
But this isn’t only a price story. It’s a confidence story.
Globally, gold demand crossed 5,000 tonnes for the first time. ETF inflows turned strongly positive after being negative the previous year. Central banks continued buying. Households shifted from jewellery to bars and coins. Even gold-backed loans increased — meaning gold wasn’t just bought, it was used as collateral.
When bond yields swing sharply and geopolitical risks remain high, gold starts acting like portfolio insurance. Investors don’t buy it for growth. They buy it for stability.
Silver has an added twist. It is both a precious metal and an industrial metal. The global silver market has been in supply deficit for five straight years. When investment demand rises in a tight market, prices react quickly. That explains the sharper move.
In India, jewellery demand fell due to high prices, but investment demand increased. People didn’t stop buying gold. They simply changed how they bought it.
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