Central Banks Bought 289 Tonnes of Gold Last Quarter. Prices Were Falling the Whole Time.

Central banks bought a record 289 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026 — while prices posted their steepest quarterly decline in a decade. The World Gold Council just published the data. Here’s what the buying pattern reveals about where the world’s largest reserve managers think the monetary system is heading.

Gold Bullion vs. Jewelry: Why Serious Investors Choose the Bar

Not all gold is created equal — at least not when it comes to what you pay for it. Here’s why the form of your purchase matters as much as the decision to buy.