Central banks
Gold Erases Early Rally as WGC Reports First-Half Central Bank Buying at Lowest Since 2022
World Gold brief based on reporting byBullionVault
Reported by BullionVault: “Gold Erases Early Rally as WGC Reports First-Half Central Bank Buying at Lowest Since 2022”. Gold settled at $4,049 an ounce on July 31, 2026 — $130.18 per gram, -1.24% 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
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