World Gold Council says global gold ETFs recorded record outflows of ~USD 12bln in March, which roughly halved Q1 inflows to ~USD 12bln and ended North America’s nine-month inflow streak

The record outflows from gold ETFs indicate a significant shift in investor sentiment, breaking North America's inflow streak and potentially signaling caution toward gold as a safe haven amid geopolitical concerns. Despite this sell-off, the rise in global holdings suggests resilience in the market, implying that while short-term sentiment may be bearish, longer-term fundamentals remain intact and could lead to renewed interest in gold.