China: Central Bank Reserve Assets - Gold

Macro

2026-09-08

Description

China Central Bank Reserve Assets - Gold is published by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to measure the size of gold reserves held by China's central bank. This indicator reflects the composition of the central bank's reserve assets and is an important metric for assessing the structure of foreign exchange reserves and financial stability. An increase in gold reserves typically indicates the central bank's desire to enhance asset stability and risk resistance, while a decrease may reflect an increased need for liquidity.

Published by
People's Bank of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

In Q3 2026, China's central bank gold reserves reached 76.73 million ounces, a significant increase of 650,000 ounces from the previous observation of 76.08 million ounces, setting a historic record of 22 consecutive months of increase. Driven by global de-dollarization strategies and geopolitical safe-haven demand, Chinese authorities are actively expanding their gold assets. Institutions expect there is still room for further structural growth in its share of foreign exchange reserves.

AI Data Insight

In Q3 2026, China's central bank gold reserves reached 76.73 million ounces, a significant increase of 650,000 ounces from the previous observation of 76.08 million ounces, setting a historic record of 22 consecutive months of increase. Driven by global de-dollarization strategies and geopolitical safe-haven demand, Chinese authorities are actively expanding their gold assets. Institutions expect there is still room for further structural growth in its share of foreign exchange reserves.

Description

China Central Bank Reserve Assets - Gold is published by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to measure the size of gold reserves held by China's central bank. This indicator reflects the composition of the central bank's reserve assets and is an important metric for assessing the structure of foreign exchange reserves and financial stability. An increase in gold reserves typically indicates the central bank's desire to enhance asset stability and risk resistance, while a decrease may reflect an increased need for liquidity.

Published by
People's Bank of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update