Last year, central banks purchased approximately 34 million ounces of gold, marking the third consecutive year of near-record buying.
We’re witnessing the acceleration of a long-term trend that began around the 2008 financial crisis, when central banks shifted from net sellers to net buyers of gold. That trend has exploded in recent years, with gold purchases surging to record-breaking levels, as shown in the chart below.
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