World Gold Council Americas CEO and head of global research Juan Carlos Artigas said gold is a truly global asset whose price reflects global macro and geopolitical dynamics, not just US conditions. He said interest rates remain important and are likely a key variable in H2, but gold is not driven by a single factor. After trading under about $4,000/oz earlier this year, gold has rebounded, supported by structural demand from central banks, institutional investors and consumers across regions, w

2026-07-01

World Gold Council Americas CEO and head of global research Juan Carlos Artigas said gold is a truly global asset whose price reflects global macro and geopolitical dynamics, not just US conditions. He said interest rates remain important and are likely a key variable in H2, but gold is not driven by a single factor. After trading under about $4,000/oz earlier this year, gold has rebounded, supported by structural demand from central banks, institutional investors and consumers across regions, which underpins its resilience.