Gold ETFs drew largest inflow in three years in Q1, says WGC

From msn.com

Physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered the largest quarterly inflow in three years in January-March, 2025, data from the World Gold Council (WGC) showed on Tuesday. Investors seeking shelter from political and economic volatility were moving into gold ETFs, which store bullion for investors, in the first quarter. A global trade war, sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump, intensified earlier this month after he announced sweeping tariffs on most U.S. imports, stoking fears of a recession, sending jitters across global financial markets and drawing condemnation from leaders around the world. ... (full story)