Central banks' growing appetite for gold meant that the precious metal was the second-largest global reserve asset in 2024, according to a European Central Bank report out Wednesday — but analysts ...
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President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have created such strong demand for UK-held gold, traders are facing potentially weeks-long queues for a chance to withdraw it. All existing slots at the Bank ...
Similar to findings from previous surveys, central banks continue to hold favourable expectations on gold. This year, a record 43% of respondents believe that their own gold reserves will also ...
Frantic central bank gold-buying combined with the precious metal's soaring price has solidified its position second only to the U.S. dollar as their biggest reserve holding in value terms, a European ...