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Originally published by Nation Businessbusiness
June 26, 2026
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Central bank gold reserves hit 50‑year high. What’s behind this jump?
Central bank buying of gold picked up after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022...
✨ Key Highlights
Central banks have significantly increased their gold reserves, reaching a level not seen in approximately 50 years. This surge in gold holdings is a notable shift in official reserve assets.
- Official agencies now hold over 36,000 tonnes of gold, the highest quantity since 1975.
- The trend has been accelerated by demand from emerging markets and developing economies, including Russia, China, and Turkey.
- Key drivers for this increase are gold's performance during crises, its role as a store of value, portfolio diversification, and protection against financial sanctions.
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