中国7月外汇储备规模环比下降0.76%，央行连续第9个月增持黄金

Group 1 - As of July 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $329.22 billion, a decrease of $2.52 billion or 0.76% from the end of June 2025 [1][2] - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for the ninth consecutive month, reaching 7.396 million ounces (approximately 2300.41 tons) by the end of July, with a month-on-month increase of 6,000 ounces [2][3] - In the second quarter, global gold demand rose by 3% year-on-year to 1,249 tons, with a value increase of 45% to a record $132 billion [3] Group 2 - The inflow into gold ETFs in the Chinese market reached 464 billion yuan in the second quarter, marking the strongest quarterly performance on record [3] - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange indicated that the decline in foreign exchange reserves in July was influenced by macroeconomic data and monetary policy expectations from major economies, alongside fluctuations in asset prices [3] - The current economic fundamentals in China remain strong, with favorable conditions expected to support the stability of foreign exchange reserves [3]