Central banks
From central bank vaults to digital wallets, the world’s favourite shiny metal is getting a modern World Gold Council: Is digital gold the next big thing?
World Gold brief based on reporting byMining.com.au
Reported by Mining.com.au: “From central bank vaults to digital wallets, the world’s favourite shiny metal is getting a modern World Gold Council: Is digital gold the next big thing?”. Gold settled at $3,970 an ounce on November 2, 2026 — $127.63 per gram, +1.81% 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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