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08 Jul 2026, 15:42 UTC · 2h ago
Russia's gold reserves fall below $300 billion in June after sixth straight monthly decline
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Kitco
08 Jul 2026, 15:42 UTC · 2h ago
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Russia's state gold reserves fell below $300 billion in June, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline. — Consistent selling by a historically major buyer like Russia removes a significant floor from gold price support.
-0.40The Central Bank of Russia is selling gold reserves to cover a budget deficit that reached 4.6 trillion rubles by late March. — Indicates fundamental fiscal distress and a need for liquidity that may lead to further unplanned asset liquidations.
-0.30Russia is exchanging its gold reserves for Chinese yuan to build up foreign currency reserves amid weak export earnings. — Signals a shift in strategic reserve composition away from gold toward a specific foreign currency, potentially continuing the selling trend.
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Domestic demand for gold within Russia has surged, with Moscow Exchange transaction volumes increasing over 350% compared to the previous year. — Strong internal demand can act as a local price support, although it is driven by economic instability (ruble decline).
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