Record Percentage Of Central Banks Expect Gold Reserves To Increase In Next 12 Months

A new survey from the World Gold Council reveals that an unprecedented 45% of central banks anticipate boosting their gold reserves over the next year, signaling growing confidence in the metal amid economic uncertainties. This trend reflects a substantial increase from the previous decade, where central banks were accumulating around 500 tons annually, now averaging 1,000 tons in the past four years. This shift underscores gold's rising status as a key hedge against inflation and geopolitical instability, indicating a significant shift in global monetary strategy.