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BRICS Gold Reserves

BRICS central banks have been net gold buyers for over a decade. The trend ties to reserve diversification and dollar-system risk management.

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Reported holdings

Russia, China, India, and Brazil have all increased reported gold reserves over the past decade. Reported figures may lag actual holdings, especially for China.

Sanctions response

Western sanctions on Russian central-bank assets in 2022 accelerated reserve diversification arguments. Gold sits outside Western banking infrastructure in ways that other reserve assets do not.

Dedollarization framing

Gold is one of several reserve diversification tools alongside renminbi, settlement systems, and bilateral swap lines. It is not the whole story but is a meaningful piece.

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