World Gold Council: Global Central Banks Net Purchased 53 Tons of Gold in October, Marking the Highest Monthly Increment of the Year

BlockBeats News, December 3rd, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) data, global central banks net purchased 53 tons of gold in October, a 36% increase from the previous month, marking the largest monthly increase since 2025. Emerging market central banks such as Poland, Brazil, and Uzbekistan actively purchased gold, highlighting gold’s role as a strategic reserve asset. Official net gold purchases year-to-date have reached 254 tons, with Poland leading at 83 tons. WGC surveys show that 95% of central banks expect to continue increasing their gold holdings in the next year.