World Gold Council: More central banks are buying local gold directly.

The World Gold Council said that as global central banks' appetite for gold continues to grow, more central banks are starting to use their local currency to directly purchase gold from local gold mines. On the 15th, the US Consumer News and Business Channel quoted the latest survey results from the World Gold Council, reporting that out of the 36 central banks surveyed, 19 claimed to be using their local currency to directly purchase gold from domestic artisanal and small-scale miners, with another four claiming to be considering following this practice. Results from last year's survey showed that out of the 57 surveyed central banks, approximately 14 claimed to be purchasing gold from domestic sources.