World Gold Council: Gold Investment Expected to Enter Critical Phase in Second Half of Year

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On July 1, the World Gold Council, based in London, released its "2026 Global Gold Market Mid-Year Outlook" report. This semi-annual report anticipates that after experiencing significant fluctuations since the beginning of the year, gold investment will enter a critical phase in the second half of the year. The performance of gold prices will be influenced by multiple uncertainties, including geopolitical factors, interest rate environments, and investor sentiment. In late January of this year, gold prices set new historical peaks over 12 times, with London spot gold prices reaching a record high of $5,405 per ounce at one point. However, prices significantly retreated in June, with gold prices down approximately 7% year-to-date and average volatility rising to 30%. Despite this correction, gold remains one of the best-performing assets over the past 12 months. Some institutions predict that gold prices may trade around $4,100 per ounce this year, with a volatility range of about ±5%. If geopolitical or economic conditions worsen, or if there is a shift in interest rate expectations, gold is likely to regain upward momentum. Based on historical performance, if gold prices drop more than 10% from current levels, it could trigger "buy the dip" demand from long-term investors in several regions.
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