外汇储备连续20个月超3.2万亿美元，黄金储备九连涨

Foreign Exchange Reserves - As of July 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $32,922 billion, a decrease of $252 billion from June, marking a decline of 0.76% [1] - The decline in reserves is attributed to the rise in the US dollar index and fluctuations in global financial asset prices, with the dollar index increasing by 3.2% to 100.0, the highest since late May [3][4] - Despite the decrease, China's foreign exchange reserves remain above $3.2 trillion, providing a solid foundation for maintaining the RMB exchange rate at a reasonable equilibrium [3][4] Gold Reserves - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for the ninth consecutive month, reaching 7,396 million ounces (approximately 2,300.41 tons), with a month-on-month increase of 6,000 ounces [2][6] - The total value of gold reserves rose by $10 billion to $243.985 billion, representing 7.41% of the total foreign exchange reserves, which is still below the global average of around 15% [2][6] - The increase in gold reserves is driven by the need to optimize international reserve structure and enhance the credibility of the sovereign currency, especially in light of geopolitical uncertainties and the weakening confidence in the dollar system [6][7] Economic Outlook - The macroeconomic policies in China are prepared to adapt flexibly to ongoing risks and challenges, with a focus on maintaining stable economic growth supported by proactive fiscal and monetary policies [5] - The central bank's strategy includes a steady increase in gold reserves while managing costs and diversifying international reserves to mitigate market risks and geopolitical uncertainties [7][8] - A recent survey indicated that over 90% of central banks expect to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months, reflecting a growing trend towards gold as a safe-haven asset [8]