Gold demand hits record value in Q1 & Affluent buyers split life between Joburg and the coast
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The episode discusses record gold demand and the hybrid lifestyle of affluent South African homebuyers.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist from the World Gold Council, about the World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends, highlighting record-value demand driven by surging bar and coin investment, strong central bank buying, and gold’s renewed role as a safe-haven amid heightened geopolitical risk. In other interviews, Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of Pam Golding Property Group talks about the rise of South Africa’s hybrid lifestyle among affluent homebuyers where Johannesburg remains the business and family base, while luxury coastal properties serve as second homes and lifestyle retreats The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show  …
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