China's appetite for gold is showing no signs of slowing down. The world's largest bullion market imported around 173 tonnes of gold in June, marking the highest monthly import level since March 2024 and extending gains for the third consecutive month.

The surge comes after international gold prices corrected sharply from their early-2026 highs, encouraging investors to buy the dip. A stronger Chinese yuan also made overseas gold purchases more affordable, while commercial banks accelerated imports before a new licensing regime took effect.

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We present the top 10 assets in the world at the start of 2026. Precious metals like gold and silver continued their historic rally from 2025, reflecting strong demand. This report breaks down the world’s most valuable assets based on market value, offering insights into global investment trends and asset performance as investors begin the new year.

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Understanding why prices are high, what role gold plays in a portfolio, what to invest in and how different investment routes work is essential before making the first purchase.

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Amid market uncertainty, gold is considered a reliable investment instrument. This is because the prices of gold don't fluctuate so much that they can risk people's investments.

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 Institutional investors, particularly high-net-worth individuals, were drawn to gold’s safe-haven status as a hedge against global uncertainty. Additionally, demand for gold bars rose by 21 per cent, highlighting the growing trend of physical gold investment.

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In India, gold is favoured over debt and equity options in terms of investment by many investors. It attracts even more attention during the Diwali celebrations because it is considered auspicious to invest in precious metals.

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This year’s rally in gold prices suggests that the precious metal may no longer be as tightly linked to the interest rate cycle as it once was. However, that doesn’t mean lower rates won’t influence its value. Recent discussions at the Jackson Hole Symposium in Wyoming hinted at potential rate cuts, which could add some extra shine to gold.

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If you ventured into the world of investments during the pandemic, you were likely enticed by the stock market and crypto buzz. However, many first-time investors, particularly Gen Z, missed out on the opportunity to seize the dazzling rally.

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Venezuela has signed deals securing investment from Russia in the South American country's oil and gold sectors, President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday at the end of a three-day trip to Moscow.

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