Central banks are bringing gold reserves home as geopolitical risks rise
Central banks are set to increase their gold reserves over the next year, according to a new World Gold Council survey. More reserve banks are increasing their domestic bullion holdings, or diversifying their overseas storage, amid an increasingly fractured geopolitical environment.
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What's Driving The Price Of Gold
Axel Merk is focused exclusively on physical gold and precious metals mining, emphasizing active management over passive ETF exposure. Gold's price is highly sensitive to macro shocks, particularly geopolitical events like the Iran conflict, and currently shows increased correlation with risk assets.
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Central Banks Are Rethinking Where They Store Their Gold
Fewer central banks now store bullion in London and New York—a reflection of growing geopolitical concerns and the desire to ensure greater control and access to reserves.
Record 45% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, WGC survey finds
Central bank demand has been a solid pillar of support for the gold market as prices pushed to all-time highs at the start of the year. According to the latest report from the World Gold Council, official-sector demand is expected to remain robust for the foreseeable future.
