China’s central bank has officially increased gold reserves for eight straight months to 2,299 metric tons by June 2025, but analysts suspect the real total could exceed 5,000 tons based on unexplained trade flows. China’s accelerated gold buying began after the US froze Russia’s reserves in 2022, highlighting gold’s immunity to sanctions. This strategic accumulation may be part of China’s effort to reduce dollar dependence and challenge US financial dominance, with potential implications for Treasury demand and gold prices.

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Record Q3 Gold Demand, Sticky Inflation, SNAP Benefits Lapse
Gold and silver wrapped up a historic October, with gold topping $4,000 as global demand surged to record highs. But inflation data released today showed the Fed’s fight isn’t over—headline prices are easing, yet core inflation remains stubbornly high. As policymakers debate the next move, uncertainty is keeping safe-haven demand alive. Add in a prolonged government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, and it’s clear: the macro crosswinds that lifted gold this year aren’t slowing down anytime soon.




