Central Banks’ Gold Acquisitions Surge: China Leads Amid Geopolitical Tensions
In a significant trend, central banks worldwide acquired 1,037 tonnes of gold in 2023, marking the second-highest amount in data going back to 1950. Notably, China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, led the way with net purchases totaling 225 tonnes, the highest since 1977. The flight of gold from the West to the …