China Central Bank Accelerates Gold Purchases in August Despite High Prices

Bloomberg · first seen 08.09.2026

China's central bank added its largest volume of gold to reserves since 2023, continuing purchases despite surging bullion prices.

China added the most gold to reserves since 2023 in August.
Purchases accelerated despite surging gold prices.

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Bloomberg — China Central Bank Adds Most Gold Since 2023 Even as Prices Jump

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