Central Banks Bought 289 Tonnes of Gold While Western ETFs Sold 61 Tonnes, Supporting Long-Term Gold Demand
Reported by Crux Investor: “Central Banks Bought 289 Tonnes of Gold While Western ETFs Sold 61 Tonnes, Supporting Long-Term Gold Demand”. Gold settled at $4,108 an ounce on August 3, 2026 — $132.06 per gram, +1.44% on the day. The headline carries a figure: 289 Tonnes, 61 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 289 Tonnes
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