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Central Bank Gold Buying Surges 62% Signals De-Dollarization
Global central banks bought a record 289 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026, up 62% year-over-year, signaling a structural shift away from dollar reserves.
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Global central banks bought a record 289 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026, up 62% year-over-year, signaling a structural shift away from dollar reserves.
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