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Central banks expect their gold reserves to rise as de-dollarization continues

A World Gold Council survey indicates that central banks globally anticipate an increase in their gold reserves over the next five years, coinciding with a decline in dollar holdings. This suggests a potential shift away from the U.S. dollar as a dominant reserve currency.

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84% of survey respondents see such holdings increasing in next five years

A World Gold Council survey shows that central banks are increasingly taking a shine to the precious metal. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama)

AKANE OKUTSU

June 16, 2026 15:01 JST

TOKYO -- Central banks expect gold's share of the total reserves held by such institutions around the world to increase over the next five years while dollar-holdings decline, a World Gold Council survey showed on Tuesday, indicating a gradual shift away from the greenback.

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Nikkei AsiaIndependent🔒Center
Central banks expect their gold reserves to rise as de-dollarization continues

A World Gold Council survey indicates that central banks globally anticipate an increase in their gold reserves over the next five years, coinciding with a decline in dollar holdings. This suggests a potential shift away from the U.S. dollar as a dominant reserve currency.

Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from a survey conducted by the World Gold Council without overtly favoring any particular perspective. It reports on expectations of central banks regarding changes in their reserve composition but does not include biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing.

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ReutersIndependentCenter5 days ago
More central banks signal plans to increase gold holdings, WGC survey shows

A survey by the World Gold Council indicates that more central banks are considering increasing their gold reserves.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a survey indicating central banks' interest in increasing gold holdings without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents the information neutrally, focusing on the findings of the World Gold Council.

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  • organisation World Gold Council survey
Financial TimesParty-aligned🔒Center5 days ago
Central banks repatriate gold as global insecurity rises

Central banks are increasingly choosing to store their gold reserves domestically rather than abroad, driven by factors such as geopolitical conflicts, sanctions, and declining trust in foreign storage facilities.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual observation about central banks' behavior without taking a stance on the reasons behind it or implying any particular ideological perspective. It does not use loaded language or emphasize one side over another.

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