Gold Prices Cool After Record Highs, World Gold Council Report Highlights Mixed Demand Outlook
Gold prices have retreated from record highs, with the World Gold Council's Q1 2026 report indicating a complex market environment. While demand rose 2% year-over-year to 1,231 tonnes, high prices are pressuring jewelry demand, and the Federal Reserve's rate hold is influencing investor sentiment. The report highlights ongoing geopolitical risks and central bank buying as key demand drivers.
Topics: Central Bank Demand Geopolitical Risk Gold Prices Investor Behavior World Gold Council Report