World Gold Council: Global central bank cumulative net gold purchases in January reached 5 tons, the momentum of buying gold has slowed.

The World Gold Council announced that in January 2026, the global central banks collectively purchased a net amount of 5 tons of gold, which is a decrease from the monthly average purchase amount of 27 tons in 2025. The momentum of gold purchases in early 2026 has slowed down, possibly due to fluctuations in gold prices and holiday factors. However, the ongoing geopolitical tensions show no signs of easing, which may likely prompt central banks to continue increasing their gold holdings in 2026 and beyond.