In January, central banks reported that they increased global official gold reserves by 39 tonnes. This was more than double the (revised) December net purchases of 17 tonnes, and the eighth consecutive month of net purchases.
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— Blake B. Millard, CFA (@BlakeMillardCFA) March 6, 2024
Gold is regaining its shine as central banks globally, led by China’s relentless surge, bolster official gold reserves. In January alone, the net purchases surged to 39 tonnes, double the revised December figures, marking the eighth consecutive month of gold accumulation. China’s central bank steals the spotlight in February, adding a staggering 390,000 troy ounces, hitting a record 72.58 million troy ounces or 2,257 tons in official holdings.
As the East continues its gold spree, a narrative unfolds—China challenging the West’s gold pricing dynamics and signaling a shift in global financial power. Fresh record highs in China at $2189.59 per ounce prompt questions about COMEX paper games and highlight a changing landscape where the East’s savers influence gold’s pricing more than the West’s gamblers.
China’s 🇨🇳 Central Bank Gold Splurge Continues!
➡️ +390,000 troy ounces in February
➡️ Official Holdings: 72.58M troy ounces / 2,257 tons
➡️ 16th straight month of (official) Gold buying
➡️ Fresh record price high today in China: $2189.59/oz
— Peter Spina ⚒ GoldSeek | SilverSeek (@goldseek) March 7, 2024
China is calling out the COMEX paper games?
The pricing power for gold is shifting from the gamblers in the West to the savers in the East.
This is another sign of a declining Empire.
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— Peter Spina ⚒ GoldSeek | SilverSeek (@goldseek) March 7, 2024
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— Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) March 7, 2024
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— Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) March 6, 2024