World Gold Council report: Global central banks still focus on gold purchases, 95% of surveyed central banks expect global official gold reserves to continue growing.

According to the Wisdom Financial APP, on July 11, the World Gold Council issued a statement stating that in May 2025, global central bank gold reserves increased by a net of 20 tons compared to the previous month, but the overall growth rate continued to slow slightly. The tensions in the Middle East have increased once again, which may enhance the strategic attractiveness of gold and help central banks increase their gold reserves to defend against geopolitical risks. The council's latest "2025 Global Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey" also reflects the ongoing interest of central banks in purchasing gold: global central banks are still focusing on gold, with 95% of the surveyed central banks expecting global official gold reserves to continue to grow, and 43% planning to increase their gold reserves in the next 12 months.