# Global gold market and reserve trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-gold-market-and-reserve-trends > Updated: 2026-10-04T13:52:30.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Global gold markets are characterized by varying reserve levels, recycling contributions, and shifting producer strategies. As of mid-2023, the United States held the largest national gold reserves at 8,133.5 tonnes, followed by Germany and Italy. Asian producers are increasingly adopting resource nationalism to capture more value from rising metal prices. Rather than exporting raw ore or bullion, several nations are implementing measures to retain wealth domestically, such as expanding refining capacity, imposing export taxes, and increasing central bank purchases. Specific regional developments include Laos aiming to refine output locally through the Lao Bullion Bank, and Indonesia planning to implement gold export taxes of up to 15% starting in 2026. Additionally, China’s central bank has maintained a significant streak of net gold purchases. These shifts may tighten global supply by reducing the volume of metal available to international refiners and the London market, potentially increasing price sensitivity to demand. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Asian gold producers adopt resource nationalism to retain value Asian gold producers are implementing resource nationalism by boosting domestic refining, taxing exports, and increasing central bank purchases to capture more value from rising gold prices. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-producers-seek-to-retain-value-through-local-refining-and-reserves ### 2026-09-23: Gold valuation and global reserves overview Gold remains a stable asset with significant recycling rates. Payouts for old jewelry depend on weight, purity hallmarks (like 585 or 750), and market rates minus dealer discounts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-valuation-and-global-reserves-overview --- Cite as: Global gold market and reserve trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-gold-market-and-reserve-trends