📈 Global Gold Reserves Soar to US$ 4.83 Trillion Amid Central Bank Buying

• The combined value of global gold reserves reached approximately US$ 4.83 t as of November 19, 2025, reflecting renewed central bank interest in the precious metal as a safe haven. • This represents a significant 44.66% increase in reserve value since December 2024, when gold traded at $2,609.10 per ounce. • Top Accumulators (2025 YTD): • Poland is the largest buyer YTD, adding 67.1 tons to its reserves (Value surged 66.57% vs 2024). • Kazakhstan is the second-largest accumulator, with net purchases of approximately 40.4 tons. • China continued its steady accumulation, adding 1.2 tons in September and 0.9 tons in October, bringing its total net acquisitions for 2025 to ~35.5 tons. • The United States maintains the world's largest reserve at 8,133 tons (valued at US$ 1.08 t), while China holds the sixth-largest total reserve (2,303.5 tons). • Outlook: Central bank buying is expected to sustain elevated gold prices into 2026, driven by currency diversification strategies and responses to evolving US monetary policy.