Central Banks Scooped Up Gold at Fastest Pace in Over a Year - The Correction Was the Opportunity
Central banks bought gold at fastest pace in Q1 2026, seizing a price dip; Poland, Uzbekistan, China led, as gold's reserve role deepens.
Follow gold prices with demand trends and macro drivers that shape safe-haven flows.
Gold Demand Hit a $193 Billion Record in Q1 2026 - And the Story Behind the Numbers Is More Interesting Than the Headline
Gold demand hit a record $193B in Q1 2026, driven by price surge, strong investment, and central bank buying amid geopolitical and inflation risks.
Gold Below $4,800: How the Iran War Turned the Safe-Haven Metal Into a Liability
Gold fell below $4,800 as the Iran war caused oil-driven inflation, boosting yields and the dollar, making gold less attractive as a safe haven.
France Repatriates Gold from New York, Closing Final Chapter of Overseas Reserve Storage
France moved its last gold from New York to Paris, ending overseas storage for better reserve management and asset quality.
Turkey Gold Reserves Drop to 702.5 Tons as Central Bank Data Show Sharp Weekly Liquidity Shift
Turkey's central bank sold over 100 tons of gold in weeks to defend the lira amid energy shocks, reversing years of gold accumulation.
Goldman Sees Gold at $5,400 Despite Worst Monthly Drop in Over a Decade
Goldman Sachs keeps $5,400 gold target for 2026, citing strong central bank demand despite recent sharp price drop.
Gold’s $31 Trillion Market Is Still Under-Owned as Central Banks Reshape Global Reserves
New York | EcoPulse24 Gold remains structurally under-owned in global portfolios despite a market size of roughly $31 trillion, as central banks accelerate accumulation and reshape the role of gold wi
Gold Falls Despite War as Liquidity Selling Overrides Safe-Haven Demand
Gold fell ~15% as Turkey sold 58 – 60 tons and ETFs saw outflows, with liquidity needs outweighing safe-haven demand amid strong dollar.
Gold rebounds 3% in 24 hours but remains under weekly pressure as silver follows mixed trajectory
Gold rebounded 3% in 24 hours but remains down 9% weekly; silver rose 3.5% short-term, down 9.4% weekly, reflecting ongoing market volatility.
Gold and Silver Slide Sharply as Investors Exit Safe Havens Amid Strong Dollar Pressure
Gold and silver prices plunge as investors exit safe havens amid strong dollar and rising yields, marking a broad, sustained sell-off.
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