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The share of gold in central banks’ official holdings of foreign currencies climbed to 27% last year, surpassing U.S. Treasuries at 22%.
Europe
Who
Central Banks, European Central Bank (ECB)
What
The share of gold in central banks’ official holdings of foreign currencies climbed to 27% last year, surpassing U.S. Treasuries at 22%.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:35:00 GMT · 1h 50m ago
Where
Europe ·
Why
The increase in gold's share was due in large part to the rapidly rising price of gold during 2025.
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How this affects you
Central banks globally have significantly increased their gold holdings, with gold now forming a larger percentage of foreign currency reserves than U.S. Treasuries, driven by appreciating gold prices.
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