According to a survey conducted by the World Gold Council among 74 central banks, 45% of central banks said they plan to purchase gold over the next 12 months, the highest percentage ever recorded.
Additionally, 89% of central banks expect global gold reserves to increase over the next 12 months, marking the second-highest reading on record.
The continued accumulation of gold by central banks reinforces gold's role as a strategic reserve asset and a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and currency debasement. While central bank demand alone does not guarantee higher prices, it provides a strong structural support for the gold market. For long-term investors, sustained official-sector buying may be viewed as a positive signal for maintaining strategic exposure to physical gold or gold-backed investment vehicles as part of a diversified portfolio.
