Why the Africa–Middle East–Asia Gold Corridor Could Shape the Future of Global Gold Markets

By Hariharan Sundararajan Founder & President, Global Gold Policy Institute (GGPI) Gold has always occupied a unique position in the global economy. It is simultaneously a commodity, a financial asset, a store of value, a reserve instrument, and a strategic resource. Yet despite its importance, discussions surrounding gold often remain fragmented—focusing separately on mining, refining, trading, investment, or jewellery manufacturing, rather than viewing the gold ecosystem as an interconnected whole. Today, however, structural changes in the global economy are creating an opportunity to rethink how international gold markets can evolve.…