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Gold's rise in official reserves is driven by private demand, not central banks, says Federal Reserve economist.

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04 Sep 2026
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Gold's rise in official reserves is driven by private demand, not central banks, says Federal Reserve economist.

In 2025, the value of gold in world reserves surpassed foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities, but this shift is mainly due to private sector demand boosting gold prices, not increased central bank purchases. Most official gold reserves are legacy holdings from the Bretton Woods era, with few countries actively accumulating gold recently. The U.S. holds a significant portion of gold reserves, skewing comparisons with Treasury securities. Despite gold's price rise, U.S. Treasury securities remain a key part of reserve portfolios, with official investors continuing to buy them. The apparent gold surge reflects valuation changes rather than a strategic shift away from the U.S. dollar by central banks.

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