Central Banks’ Unofficial Gold Hoard Hits Record 9,500 Tonnes Amid Dollar Weakness
Gold prices surge to unprecedented levels as central banks quietly amass a staggering 9,500 tonnes of bullion - 64% more than officially reported holdings. The accelerated accumulation, particularly since 2022, signals deepening institutional distrust in fiat currencies.
China emerges as the most aggressive buyer, adding 118 tonnes in Q3 2025 alone. This covert Gold rush coincides with the US dollar's weakening global position, driving institutions toward hard assets.
The scale of undisclosed purchases reveals a silent revolution in reserve management. "When paper currencies wobble, gold always whispers first," notes a metals trader at an unnamed Swiss vault processing these transactions.