Gold investment growth forecast cut from 400 to 200 tons... World Gold Council downgrad
Original headline금 투자 증가폭 전망 400→200톤…세계금협회 하향
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The World Gold Council cut its 2026 forecast for year-over-year growth in gold investment demand to 200 tonnes from 400 tonnes, citing a marked second-half slowdown in gold bar and coin demand even as ETF demand beat expectations. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $3,904.69 per troy ounce as of 7:02 p.m. KST on the 3rd, according to Reuters. The WGC clarified that the revision applies to the projected increase, not the total annual investment demand, which is not halved. The split between strong ETF inflows and weakening physical bar and coin buying explains the downgrade. Watch upcoming WGC quarterly demand data and ETF flow figures for whether institutional appetite can offset softer retail bullion demand.
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