Gold is back in the spotlight — and here in Singapore, we’re seeing that demand firsthand.
Across the market, from bullion dealers to retail buyers, interest in physical gold has risen sharply. At Indigo Precious Metals, this trend is clear: more investors are turning to gold as uncertainty continues to build across global markets.
In a recent Money FM Wealth Tracker interview, our Managing Director, David Mitchell, shared that this surge isn’t just a short-term reaction to current events — it’s part of a much bigger shift.
While geopolitical tensions and market volatility are accelerating demand, the underlying driver runs deeper. As David explained, we are in the late stages of a global debt cycle, where rising debt levels, monetary expansion, and currency debasement are pushing investors toward hard assets like gold.
This is why gold demand has remained strong even amid price volatility. Short-term fluctuations are largely driven by liquidity events — where investors sell assets to raise cash — but the long-term fundamentals for gold continue to strengthen.
We’re also seeing a growing awareness among investors that gold is no longer a niche allocation. Instead, it is increasingly viewed as a core component of a diversified portfolio, particularly in an environment where cash is losing value and traditional assets face pressure.
At the same time, supply constraints are beginning to emerge globally. Refinery bottlenecks and strong international demand are tightening availability, reinforcing the importance of securing physical gold early.
A Shift in How Investors Think About Wealth
What stands out most is the change in mindset.
Investors are moving away from purely growth-driven strategies and focusing more on wealth preservation, asset ownership, and long-term resilience. Gold plays a key role in that transition — not as a speculative asset, but as a form of financial protection.
As David highlighted, this is not just a market cycle — it’s a multi-generational shift in how wealth is stored and protected.
Listen to the Full Interview
To hear David Mitchell’s full insights on gold demand, market dynamics, and what investors should be doing next, listen to the complete discussion on Money FM Wealth Tracker: https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-evening-show/wealth-tracker-gold-demand-surges-in-singapore-should-you-buy-gold-too