Gold ETFs Lost 45 Tonnes Last Quarter. Central Banks Bought 289. Here's What That Split Means.
Reported by GoldSilver: “Gold ETFs Lost 45 Tonnes Last Quarter. Central Banks Bought 289. Here's What That Split Means.”. Gold settled at $4,049 an ounce on July 31, 2026 — $130.18 per gram, -1.24% on the day. The headline carries a figure: 45 Tonnes — 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 45 Tonnes
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