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Report: Central Bank Gold Demand Surges in July Amid Rising Prices

Report: Central Bank Gold Demand Surges in July Amid Rising PricesCentral banks globally continued to bolster their gold reserves in July, despite an increase in gold prices, according to a report by Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst, EMEA at the World Gold Council. The report highlights a 206% increase in net gold purchases compared to the previous month, driven by several key players in the global […]

China Unearths Massive Gold Veins That Could Reshape Global Markets

Central Banks Continue to Show Strong Demand for Gold in 2023, Says World Gold Council Report

Central Banks Continue to Show Strong Demand for Gold in 2023, Says World Gold Council ReportCentral banks show continued demand for gold in 2023, as per a recent report from the World Gold Council (WGC), which noted that the world’s central banks accumulated 31 tons of the precious metal in January. Turkey was the largest gold buyer, adding 23 tons to its central bank’s stash, while the People’s Bank of […]

China Unearths Massive Gold Veins That Could Reshape Global Markets

Data From October Shows Gold Reserves Held by Central Banks Tapped the Highest Level in 47 Years

Data From October Shows Gold Reserves Held by Central Banks Tapped the Highest Level in 47 YearsFollowing the World Gold Council’s (WGC) third-quarter report that shows central banks purchased a record amount of gold, data released by the WGC shows that central banks are buying more gold during 2022’s fourth quarter. Statistics show that the gold held by the world’s central banks is at the highest level since 1974. Central Banks […]

China Unearths Massive Gold Veins That Could Reshape Global Markets

Central Bank Gold Buys This Year Reach an All-Time Quarterly High in Q3, 400 Tons Purchased Is the ‘Most on Record’

Central Bank Gold Buys This Year Reach an All-Time Quarterly High in Q3, 400 Tons Purchased Is the ‘Most on Record’According to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest quarterly report, worldwide gold demand, excluding over-the-counter (OTC) markets, was 28% higher year-over-year. While demand jumped higher than last year in the third quarter, central bank gold buying tapped an all-time quarterly record in Q3 2022. The quarterly report indicates that the world’s central banks purchased close […]

China Unearths Massive Gold Veins That Could Reshape Global Markets

World Gold Council Exec Believes Blockchain Technology Will Bolster Trust in the Gold Industry

World Gold Council Exec Believes Blockchain Technology Will Bolster Trust in the Gold IndustryThe World Gold Council’s (WGC) head of global sales and regional CEO, Joe Cavatoni, explained on Friday that he believes the gold industry will integrate with blockchain technology in order to “help the industry standardize reporting.” Cavatoni spoke about the London Bullion Market Association’s (LBMA) and WGC’s Gold Bar Integrity Programme (GBI) which aims to […]

China Unearths Massive Gold Veins That Could Reshape Global Markets

Gold Spikes Higher as Fed’s Minutes Report Looms, Central Bank Bullion Purchases Begin to Swell

Gold Spikes Higher as Fed’s Minutes Report Looms, Central Bank Bullion Purchases Begin to SwellAfter a long break, monthly purchasing data shows that central banks are buying gold again. The World Gold Council says throughout March and April, the organization recorded a higher level of central bank monthly gold purchases and the latest data from May shows the exact same trend. Gold Rises After Data Shows Central Bank Gold […]

China Unearths Massive Gold Veins That Could Reshape Global Markets