Sovereign Gold Reserves: Who Holds the Most and Why
Sovereign gold reserves are held by central banks for financial stability; the United States, Germany, and the IMF lead in holdings.
Gold Market
Central Banks
Reserve buying, policy decisions and their effect on gold.
The Washington Agreement on Gold: Origins and Legacy
The Washington Agreement on Gold was a coordinated commitment by central banks to limit gold sales, aimed at stabilising the market and preserving the metal's monetary role.
Central Bank Gold Buying: How It Is Reported and Where Data Comes From
Central bank gold buying is tracked through official reserves reports, surveys, and filings with the IMF and World Gold Council.
Why Central Banks Hold Gold Reserves
Central banks hold gold reserves for diversification, as a safe store of value independent of any government, and to manage geopolitical and financial risk.
Why central bank buying now sets the floor under gold
Official sector demand has moved from a rounding error to a structural pillar of the gold market.