Seen as both an auspicious metal and a stable long-term investment, it often forms a part of traditional wealth and savings.

Such personal shifts - small but widespread - are changing the shape of China's consumption. Demand is surging for chronic-disease management, home-care robots, smart home systems and mobility aids.

The poll of 39 analysts and traders returned a median forecast of $3,400 per troy ounce of gold for 2025, up from $3,220 in ...