Gold Surpasses Treasuries as Central Bank Reserves Amid US Debt Surge
Central banks are shifting reserves toward gold as US debt exceeds $39 trillion, with gold claiming 27% of global holdings versus 22% for...

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Central banks are shifting reserves toward gold as US debt exceeds $39 trillion, with gold claiming 27% of global holdings versus 22% for...
Three sources confirm the People’s Bank of China added 320,000 ounces in May, extending its streak to 19 months—the longest since 2015.
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