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03 Jul 2026, 19:53 UTC · 2h ago
Central banks boost gold reserves with net 41 tonnes purchased in May – World Gold Council
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03 Jul 2026, 19:53 UTC · 2h ago
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A record high 45% of central bankers expect their own institution's gold reserves to increase over the next 12 months. — Strong forward guidance of increased demand from the most influential buyers provides a significant structural floor and bullish catalyst for gold prices.
+0.60Central banks increased official gold reserves by a net 41 tonnes in May, with significant purchases from Poland and China. — Immediate realized demand from sovereign entities supports current price levels, particularly from key diversifying economies.
+0.40The Bank of Korea has completed preparations to invest in overseas gold-backed ETFs to diversify its foreign currency assets. — While the scale is unknown, a shift toward highly liquid ETF instruments by a major central bank represents a novel and potentially scalable demand channel.
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Russia and Turkey were net sellers of gold in May, with year-to-date sales of 34t and 81t respectively. — Sovereign selling creates downward pressure on prices, though the volume here is offset by other buyers.
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