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Gold prices have shown notable fluctuations since the beginning of 2026. Despite this volatility, gold remains a preferred investment asset among investors seeking stability and long-term value.
According to data from Trading Economics, global gold prices stood at approximately US$4,300 per troy ounce on January 2. Prices then surged to around US$5,400 per troy ounce by January 28. However, by March 23, 2026, gold retreated to about US$4,400 per troy ounce before rebounding to approximately US$4,800 per troy ounce on April 16, 2026.
Chikita Rosemarie, Public Relations Manager at PT Central Mega Kencana (CMK), stated that demand for gold and diamond jewelry remains strong despite ongoing global geopolitical uncertainties. The company, which manages brands such as The Palace, Frank & Co, Mondial, and Laku Emas, continues to see consistent interest from consumers in both physical and digital gold investments.
“Amid global geopolitical concerns, people tend to secure their assets. This drives consistent—and even increasing—demand for gold, jewelry, and digital gold,” Chikita said on Thursday (April 16, 2026).
She added that gold sales at The Palace recorded growth in the first quarter of 2026, meeting the company’s internal targets. Although specific growth figures were not disclosed, the upward trend reflects sustained consumer confidence in gold as a safe-haven asset.
“We remain committed to improving product accessibility, ensuring that more people can diversify their assets through gold ownership,” Chikita explained.
Looking ahead, The Palace plans to launch the “Semarak Pengundian Nasional The Palace 2026” program. This initiative aims to reward customers with prizes ranging from gold and diamond jewelry to motorcycles, while also enhancing customer engagement and accessibility to jewelry products.
In addition to physical gold, digital gold trading is gaining significant traction. Data from the Indonesia Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (ICDX), also known as Bursa Komoditi dan Derivatif Indonesia (BKDI), shows substantial growth in digital gold transactions.
In the first quarter of 2026, total transactions reached 30,921,382 grams—an increase of 246% compared to 8,941,108 grams recorded during the same period in Q1 2025.
ICDX Director Nursalam noted that this growth highlights increasing public interest in digital gold trading within the futures exchange market. However, he also urged caution, reminding investors to be vigilant about various digital gold trading offers circulating on social media.
Moving forward, ICDX plans to collaborate with key stakeholders, including regulators such as Bappebti, to further expand the ecosystem and drive higher transaction volumes.
“Based on the positive trend in the first quarter of 2026, we are optimistic that transactions will continue to grow throughout the year,” Nursalam concluded.