Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
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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What Do Central Banks Know About Gold That You Don’t?
Central banks purchased a net 244 metric tons of gold in Q1 2026 — the fastest pace in over a year — despite prices hitting a record $5,405 per ounce. The World Gold Council data reveals who’s buying, who’s selling, and why this relentless accumulation at all-time highs signals a growing loss of confidence in fiat currencies. If central banks are protecting themselves regardless of price, the rest of us should be paying attention.
May 14, 2026
