World Gold Council data confirms official sector net purchases exceeded 1,000 tonnes annually for the fourth consecutive year.
Persistent official buying removes supply from the market each year, complementing jewelry and investment demand. This underpins long-term price forecasts.
Central banks affect gold through reserve purchases, sales, lending, and policy signals — not just interest rates. Learn how official-sector flows set a floor under spot and what investors should watch.
People's Bank of China reported another increase in official gold holdings, reinforcing EM reserve diversification trends.
Narodowy Bank Polski continued aggressive gold accumulation as part of a multi-year repatriation and diversification plan.
