Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
China’s central bank (PBoC) has continued its gold buying streak for the sixth consecutive month, adding 70,000 ounces (just over 2 tons) to its reserves in April. However, this represents a declining trend in monthly purchases, down from nearly 3 tons in March, 5 tons in January and February, and over 10 tons in December. Since resuming gold purchases last November, the PBoC has acquired a total of 970,000 ounces (about 30 tons)—significantly less than previous buying sprees when it purchased similar amounts in a single month. Commerzbank analyst Carsten Fritsch suggests this reduced buying interest might be connected to rising gold prices or could indicate unreported purchases.
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Gold Price Outlook: Fed Holds, PPI Climbs
Gold fell 3.75% to $4,820 as February PPI surged to 3.4% — double expectations. The Fed held rates at 3.50%–3.75% with no cuts in sight. Here’s what the data says about the gold price outlook and whether this dip is a buying opportunity.
March 18, 2026
