89% of Central Banks Expect Increase in Gold Reserves

According to the '2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey' published by the World Gold Council (WGC), the majority of reserve managers predict that global gold reserves will increase over the next 12 months. The survey indicates that central banks' interest in gold continues. 89% of the reserve managers who participated in the survey stated that global central banks' gold reserves will continue to increase over the next year, demonstrating that gold remains a strategically important asset for central banks. The WGC report highlights that central banks' gold purchases have reached record levels in recent years and this trend is expected to continue, with gold being preferred as a safe-haven asset amid geopolitical risks and inflation concerns. The survey notes that gold's role in central banks' reserve diversification strategies has increased, supporting global gold demand. Experts suggest that central banks' gold purchases could have a positive impact on prices. This is not an investment advice.