[ANZ Bank: Gold to Break $5,000 in the Second Half of the Year] Odaily Planet Daily News – ANZ Bank Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Hynes stated that after strong performance in 2025, the outlook for gold and silver remains optimistic heading into 2026. He noted that escalating geopolitical tensions, concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence, and the lack of U.S. fiscal discipline may continue to drive capital into the gold market. Regarding silver, tight physical supply is intensifying price volatility. Hynes believes that if U.S. import tariff exemptions are confirmed, it will ease supply pressures, but factors such as market undersupply and strong industrial demand will continue to provide solid support for prices. The bank predicts that gold trading prices will exceed $5,000 per ounce in the second half of the year. (Jin10)