Why reserves include gold
Gold sits in reserves for diversification, counterparty independence, and crisis flexibility. It is not an income asset — it is a balance-sheet hedge.
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Central Bank Gold Demand
Central-bank gold buying is one of the slower-moving but more durable forces behind the modern gold market.
Why the trend turned
After decades of net selling, central banks shifted to net buying. Dollar exposure, sanctions concerns, and reserve rebalancing accelerated the shift.
Market impact
Quarterly central-bank flows are not a trade signal, but they help explain why dips have been bought and why the long-arc trend skews higher.
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