🇨🇳 China’s Gold Rush: PBOC Extends Buying Spree to 16 Months! 📈
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is showing no signs of slowing down its appetite for bullion! Despite prices hovering near record highs, China added another 30,000 ounces of gold to its reserves in February 2026.
This marks the 16th consecutive month of accumulation, bringing their total holdings to a massive 74.2 million ounces—valued at approximately $387.6 billion! 💰
🔍 Key Highlights from the Report:
Strategic Diversification: China continues to ramp up gold reserves to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. 💵🚫
Massive Trade with Russia: In late 2025, China executed a record $961 million gold deal with Russia—the largest in the history of their bilateral trade. 🤝
Rising Total Reserves: China’s total foreign exchange reserves climbed to $3.4 trillion in February, marking seven straight months of growth. 📊
The "Hidden" Gold? Some analysts, including those at Société Générale, suggest the official figures might only be the tip of the iceberg, with actual physical flows potentially being much higher than reported. 🏔️
While geopolitical tensions remain high, one thing is certain: the world's second-largest economy is betting big on the safety and stability of precious metals. 🛡️✨
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