Amid geopolitical instability, central banks continue to add to their gold reserves and diversify where they store the metal to manage risk. Central banks were net buyers of about 1,000 tonnes a year on average in 2022-2024, double the average of the previous decade; purchases fell to 850 tonnes in 2025, and the WGC expects 2026 purchases to be similar. Buying has been led mainly by emerging economies: Poland decided to raise its reserves to 700 tonnes from 550 tonnes, while China extended its buying streak to 23 consecutive months. Storage is also shifting, as India raised its domestic holdings from about 512 tonnes to 680 tonnes, while the Dutch central bank moved about 86 tonnes from New York and Ottawa to London. The WGC said 45% of central banks plan to add to reserves over the next 12 months, and the share refusing to confirm storage locations rose from 10% to 12%.
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