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Central bank gold run crashed 80% in January. Pause or reversal?

Central banks bought significantly less gold in January compared to last year. This slowdown follows years of strong accumulation. Analysts believe this is a temporary pause, not a shift away from gold. Geopolitical risks and diversification strategies are expected to keep central banks interested in gold. Uzbekistan and China were notable buyers, while Russia was a seller.

5 Mar 2026 8:36 pm