Global Gold ETFs Record Largest Daily Inflow Since 2022 as Holdings Jump 27 Tons

Key Takeaways:Global gold ETFs added 27 tons last Friday, the biggest one-day increase since January 2022.The gain was twice the average daily inflow this year, pushing ETF holdings up 0.9% in a single day.Gold is on track for a sixth straight weekly gain, its longest winning streak since February.Silver also saw momentum, with SLV trading volume hitting 1.2 million contracts, the highest since April 2024.Global gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a surge in demand last Friday, adding 27 tons in a single day—the largest daily increase since January 2022, according to data shared by The Kobeissi Letter.The inflow marked a 0.9% rise in total ETF holdings, also the strongest one-day percentage jump since 2022. Analysts note that the spike is double this year’s average daily inflow, signaling strong institutional demand amid macro uncertainty.Gold prices are now heading for their sixth consecutive weekly gain, marking the longest positive streak since February, as investors continue to seek safe-haven exposure.Meanwhile, silver markets showed heightened activity, with the largest silver ETF (SLV) recording a trading volume of 1.2 million contracts on Friday, its busiest day since April 2024.