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Central Banks’ Reported Net Gold Purchases Reach 130 Tonnes Through July

World Gold brief based on reporting bySada Elbalad English
Brief

Reported by Sada Elbalad English: “Central Banks’ Reported Net Gold Purchases Reach 130 Tonnes Through July”. Gold settled at $4,321 an ounce on September 25, 2026 — $138.93 per gram, +0.54% on the day. The headline carries a figure: 130 Tonnes — quoted as published, not independently verified.

Why it matters

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.

Transmission channels
  • official reserves
  • physical demand
  • currency confidence
  • long-term expectations
What to watch next
  • next reserve disclosure
  • net purchase volume
  • geographic breadth
  • official confirmation of 130 Tonnes
Methodology and transparency

This World Gold brief is based on the headline and available metadata. We do not reproduce the publisher's article or add unverified details. The price on the date of the report is our own data: the daily COMEX futures settlement, converted to grams at 31.1035 g per troy ounce.

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