Net purchases totaled 45 tonnes, bringing year-to-date buying to 297 tonnes, according to World Gold Council (WGC) data.

Continued central bank accumulation reflects ongoing efforts to diversify reserves, reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, and hedge against geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. Persistent official-sector demand remains a key structural support for gold prices over the medium to long term.

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