[World Gold Council: Gold ETF Flows Expected to Stabilize in the Second Half of the Year] Odaily Planet Daily News – North American gold ETFs saw an outflow of $5.5 billion in June, bringing the region's net outflow for the first half of the year to $7.7 billion, marking the weakest first-half performance since 2013. European gold ETFs experienced an outflow of $818 million in June, reducing the region's total inflows for the first half to $3.2 billion. A significant pullback in gold prices during the month was a key driver for investors reducing their gold ETF allocations. In Asia, June saw an outflow of $2.3 billion, the largest single-month outflow on record. Nevertheless, the region still achieved its strongest first-half performance in history, leading globally with a net inflow of $12 billion. Looking ahead, regional gold ETF flows are expected to stabilize. In our '2026 Mid-Year Gold Outlook,' the macro baseline scenario indicates relatively stable gold performance in the second half of the year, with potential breakthrough catalysts under alternative scenarios. Meanwhile, uncertainties surrounding geopolitics, economic growth, and financial markets persist. This backdrop may continue to support investors' demand for portfolio protection and sustain interest in gold ETFs as a strategic hedge. (Jin10)