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Central banks increase gold reserves and relocate assets from US
Central banks are increasingly diversifying their reserves by increasing gold holdings and relocating physical assets to mitigate geopolitical and economic risks. The People's Bank of China has extended its gold accumulation streak to 22 consecutive months, adding 20.22 tons in August to bring its total reserves to approximately $350 billion.
In Europe, several nations are shifting gold reserves away from North American custody. The Dutch National Bank moved 86 tons of gold from the United States and Canada to London between March and August 2026 to ensure better liquidity and faster access during crises. This follows similar strategic moves by France and Germany, the latter of which previously repatriated over 216 tons of gold from New York and Paris.
These trends reflect a broader shift in the global financial order. A survey of central banks indicates that 74 percent of respondents expect US dollar holdings in global reserves to decrease over the next five years. Analysts suggest that the weaponization of financial systems and the desire for actual control over sovereign assets are driving central banks to favor gold as a neutral, liquid reserve asset.
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Bank of England · Bank of Italy · Bundesbank · China · De Nederlandsche Bank · Dutch National Bank · Federal Reserve · Goldman Sachs · New York · People's Bank of China · World Gold Council
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The Dutch central bank moved 86 tons of gold from the US and Canada to London. www.dlahandlu.pl · www.tportal.hr · face.ba · www.prensalibre.com · www.standartnews.com · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] France repatriated its gold reserves from the United States earlier in 2026. www.dlahandlu.pl · www.tportal.hr · face.ba · www.prensalibre.com · www.standartnews.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] China was the largest buyer of gold in July, purchasing 20 tons. moj.powiat.pl · www.epochtimes.de · nemosnewsnetwork.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The German Bundesbank moved over 216 tons of gold from foreign vaults, including New York and Paris, by 2016. www.dlahandlu.pl · www.tportal.hr · face.ba · www.prensalibre.com · www.standartnews.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Dutch central bank cited the need to be better prepared for serious crises and geopolitical instability as the reason for moving gold. www.dlahandlu.pl · www.tportal.hr · face.ba · www.prensalibre.com · www.standartnews.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Central banks worldwide purchased a net 23 tonnes of gold in July. moj.powiat.pl · www.epochtimes.de · nemosnewsnetwork.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Norway's wealth fund has floated plans to reduce its US Treasury bond exposure from 70% to 50%. investinglive.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Poland was the second largest buyer in July, purchasing eight tons of gold. moj.powiat.pl · www.epochtimes.de · nemosnewsnetwork.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bank of Italy has not transferred its gold reserves, despite similar moves by other European central banks. www.quotedbusiness.com · metrotoday.it
- [DISPUTED] The People's Bank of China added 20.22 tons of gold to its reserves in August, marking 22 consecutive months of increases. haber.doviz.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.goldreporter.de · ekbis.sindonews.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] China's gold reserves reached a value of approximately $350 billion at the end of August. cryptobriefing.com · www.goldreporter.de · haber.doviz.com · ekbis.sindonews.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Dutch central bank moved gold to London to ensure better liquidity and faster access during a crisis. www.europesays.com · www.quotedbusiness.com · www.tportal.hr · www.ekoturk.com · elpais.com