Central banks
Central Banks Keep Buying Gold, Most of It Off the Books
World Gold brief based on reporting bySchiffGold.com
Reported by SchiffGold.com: “Central Banks Keep Buying Gold, Most of It Off the Books”. Gold settled at $3,940 an ounce on November 3, 2026 — $126.69 per gram, -0.74% on the day.
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
Methodology and transparency
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