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Central banks and gold ETFs added to gold demand in Q3.

The World Gold Council reported that central banks bought 321 metric tons of gold in the third quarter. Their purchases for the first nine months of 2026 reached 675 tons, up 6% year over year. Gold ETFs added another 211 metric tons in the quarter, reversing second-quarter outflows. The figures offer a different side of the gold market: alongside the current pressure from inflation and rate expectations, the council’s third-quarter report shows substantial buying by central banks and ETF investors.

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