SOFAZ's gold reserves stood at 178.1 tons as of October 1, 2026, accounting for 32.3% of its investment portfolio, compared with 184.8 tons and 32.8% a year earlier. The fund's report said global financial markets were highly volatile in the third quarter of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions, inflation pressures and interest rate expectations; global equities still posted gains, while government bonds were under pressure as yields rose. Gold prices rose sharply in August on renewed geopolitical uncertainty and investment demand, but reversed in September as US Treasury yields climbed and the US dollar strengthened, weakening toward the end of the quarter.
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• NeutralRelevance: low
| Market | Gold |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/19/2026 | 4,140.75 |
| Change that session | -0.60% |
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