Gold surpasses $4,000 amid trend shift
The article discussed the increased demand for gold in the first half of 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran, which prompted investors to turn to the metal as a safe haven. Global demand for gold grew by 2%, reaching 2,522 tons with a value of nearly $380 billion. Central bank holdings also increased by 62% compared to last year, with 45% of banks planning to further boost their reserves in the coming year. Despite a decline in investment in gold funds and bars to 262 tons, it is expected that investment demand will rebound, reaching 966 tons in the second half of the year. Following a wave of declines caused by the Gulf region war and Federal Reserve decisions, gold prices rose by more than 1%, trading above $4,050 an ounce. There are forecasts that the metal will surpass $5,000 before the end of the year, as investors seek safe assets amidst ongoing tensions and shifts in monetary policies.
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