# Gold Reserves
Latest news and articles about Gold Reserves
Total: 6 articles found
The Hormuz Paradox: Why Beijing is Doubling Down on Gold Amid Global Volatility
While the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resulting Fed hawkishness have caused short-term gold price drops, the People’s Bank of China and other central banks are buying at record levels. Gold has now overtaken US Treasuries as the world's leading reserve asset, driven by de-dollarization and geopolitical risk hedging.
China’s Financial Fortress: FX Reserves Hit Multi-Year Highs as Gold Spree Hits 18 Months
China’s foreign exchange reserves surged by over $68 billion in April 2026 to reach $3.41 trillion, marking the largest monthly increase in over two years. The rise was accompanied by an 18th consecutive month of gold purchases by the central bank, reflecting a strategic move to diversify assets and stabilize the Renminbi amidst global market shifts.
The Golden Hedge: China’s Reserve Accumulation Hits 18-Month Streak Amid Growing Geopolitical Volatility
China has increased its gold reserves for 18 consecutive months as its total foreign exchange holdings climbed to $3.41 trillion. This strategic accumulation occurs alongside rising trade tensions with the EU and escalating military friction in the Strait of Hormuz.
Beijing’s Golden Hedge: PBOC Bullion Spree Hits 18-Month Milestone
China’s central bank has increased its gold reserves for 18 straight months, reaching 74.64 million ounces by April 2026. This move, coupled with foreign exchange reserves rising to $3.41 trillion, highlights Beijing's strategy to diversify away from the dollar amid global market volatility.
Stability and Subvention: Beijing’s Economic Balancing Act Amidst Market Volatility
China is balancing state-led price controls with corporate labor experiments to maintain social and economic equilibrium. While the government buffers energy costs and the central bank continues a record gold-buying spree, the private sector is testing radical flexibility measures like 45-day leave policies to adapt to a maturing workforce.
Beijing’s Great Unwinding: The Strategic Logic Behind China’s $650 Billion Exit from U.S. Debt
China has halved its U.S. Treasury holdings from a 2011 peak of $1.3 trillion to roughly $650 billion, marking a strategic pivot toward financial autonomy. This divestment is paired with a massive increase in gold reserves and a broader effort to insulate the Chinese economy from the 'weaponization' of the U.S. dollar.