Central Bank gold reserves survey released!
CBs gold reserves will surge over the next 12 months Recently World Gold Council published the report, Central Bank [CB] Gold Reserves Survey. Central banks have accumulated over 1,000t of gold in each of the last three years, up significantly from the 400-500t average over the preceding decade. This marked acceleration in the pace of accumulation has occurred against a backdrop of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, which has clouded the outlook for reserve managers and investors alike! Our 2025 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, conducted between 25 February and 20 May, helps us shine a light on the continued importance of gold reserve management in these challenging times. This year we set a new benchmark, drawing in 73 responses2 – the highest since our survey commenced eight years ago. The sample is highly representative of the overall central bank community, both geographically and in terms of gold owned. And the increase in participation is not just...