In January 2025, London’s gold vaults experienced a record outflow of 4.9 million troy ounces, the largest monthly decline since 2016. This surge in demand led to extended waiting times at the Bank of England’s vaults, with delays increasing from a few days to up to four weeks.

“There is a bit of a scramble among participants in the gold market to protect themselves.”

—Michael Haigh, head of commodities research, Société Générale

What is the cause of this run on gold, and what does it mean for gold as a whole?

Watch this video for exclusive executive insights on this topic from Edmund C. Moy, the 38th Director of the U.S. Mint and Senior IRA Strategist for U.S. Money Reserve.

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Enhance your portfolio with precious metals today.

Widespread market forces like central bank demand, geopolitical tensions, and monetary policy may continue to drive gold prices higher. Gold has also historically been used as a hedge against economic uncertainty and market turbulence. Now may be the perfect time to add wealth protection to your portfolio in the form of physical gold.

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