央行连续8个月扩大黄金储备

Group 1 - Gold is recognized as a special asset with multiple attributes, serving as an important component of international reserves for various countries, providing benefits such as hedging, anti-inflation, and long-term value preservation [1] - According to the World Gold Council's survey, over 95% of central banks believe that global central banks will continue to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months, with nearly 43% planning to increase their gold reserves within the year [1] - As of the end of June, China's gold reserves reached 73.9 million ounces, an increase of 70,000 ounces from the end of May, marking the eighth consecutive month of gold accumulation by the central bank [1] Group 2 - China's foreign exchange reserves rose to $33,174 billion as of the end of June, an increase of $32.2 billion or 0.98% from the end of May, maintaining above $3.2 trillion for 19 consecutive months [2] - The increase in foreign exchange reserves in June was influenced by macroeconomic policies and growth prospects of major economies, alongside a 2.5% decline in the US dollar index, which reached a three-year low [2] - The rise in global financial asset prices, including a 1% increase in the dollar-denominated global bond index and a 5% rise in the S&P 500 index, contributed to the increase in foreign exchange reserves [2]