The impact of climate change could trigger “safe-haven” demand for Gold, in the view of analysts at HSBC.
Climate change impacts are likely to bring economic, financial, political, and even social disruptions across the world, which could trigger ‘safe-haven’ demand for Gold.
While Gold mining is one of the most carbon-intensive mining activities, our precious metals analyst thinks its high value, the small quantity mined, and the circularity of Gold − 30% of annual supply is recycled, with a minimal carbon footprint − brings overall lifetime emissions below other metals, making its story more positive.