Central banks
Central bank gold buying rises 42% as ETF inflows rebound in Q3
World Gold brief based on reporting byGulf Business
Reported by Gulf Business: “Central bank gold buying rises 42% as ETF inflows rebound in Q3”. Gold settled at $3,970 an ounce on November 2, 2026 — $127.63 per gram, +1.81% on the day. The headline carries a figure: 42% — quoted as published, not independently verified.
Official-sector buying or selling changes physical demand and long-term market expectations. Persistent purchases can support the market, but do not guarantee an immediate price increase.
- official reserves
- physical demand
- currency confidence
- long-term expectations
- next reserve disclosure
- net purchase volume
- geographic breadth
- official confirmation of 42%
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