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Central banks accelerate gold buying to fastest pace since late 2024

Third-quarter purchases hit 321 tonnes amid geopolitical risks and fiscal concerns, WGC reports.

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What to know

  • Central banks bought 321 tonnes of gold in Q3 2026, the fastest pace since late 2024, despite pressure from higher oil and interest rates.
  • Year-to-date gold purchases are running 6% ahead of 2025's pace, driven by geopolitical instability and fiscal discipline concerns.
  • The acceleration reflects continued central bank reliance on gold reserves amid global economic uncertainty.

“The institutions bought gold at the fastest pace since late 2024, as geopolitical risks and concerns over fiscal discipline bolstered demand”

World Gold Council, Data source · Wall Street Journal ↗ · Nov 2

World Gold Council Data source and analyst

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    World Gold Council reports central banks bought 321 tonnes in Q3

    Central banks purchased gold at the fastest pace since late 2024 during the third quarter, driving year-to-date buying 6% above the prior year's level. The World Gold Council attributed the acceleration to geopolitical risks and concerns over fiscal discipline.

    “Central banks bought gold at the fastest pace since the end of 2024 in the third quarter, even as the metal faced pressure from higher oil prices and interest rates.”
    — Bloomberg Markets · source
    1. 4 outlets Central Banks Buy Gold at Fastest Pace Since 2024, WGC Says

      first by Bloomberg.com, 8d ago · also Quartz, ZeroHedge, Bloomberg Markets

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    2. 1 outlet Central Banks Accelerated Gold Buying in Third Quarter

      first by WSJ Markets, 7d ago