Gold in 2026: why demand is breaking records

2026 has brought record demand for physical gold. Central banks worldwide keep adding to their reserves, while retail investors increasingly choose bars and coins over currency savings. The price has risen by double digits over the past twelve months, yet analysts believe the fundamentals still hold: real interest rates are low and geopolitical uncertainty high.

For retail investors this means one thing — discipline beats timing. Regularly buying smaller weights has historically outperformed attempts to “catch the bottom”. Our advice: define the share of your assets you want in gold (typically 5–15%) and stick to it.