Group 1 - As of the end of July, China's gold reserves reached 73.96 million ounces, marking an increase of 60,000 ounces month-on-month, with official gold reserves rising for nine consecutive months [2][5] - By the end of July, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $32,922 billion, a decrease of $25.2 billion from the end of June, representing a decline of 0.76% [1][3] - The decline in foreign exchange reserves is attributed to the rise in the US dollar index, which increased by 3.39% in July, reversing a five-month downward trend [3][4] Group 2 - The increase in gold reserves is seen as a strategic move to optimize the international reserve structure, with a current gold reserve proportion of 7.0%, significantly below the global average of around 15% [5][6] - The World Gold Council reported that central banks globally purchased a net 166 tons of gold in the second quarter, a decrease of 21% year-on-year, but still above the five-year average [6] - Analysts predict that gold prices will continue to rise, with estimates suggesting potential prices of $3,400 per ounce in the next three months and $3,500 per ounce over the next year [5][6]
7月外储变动受多重因素影响 官方黄金储备九连增
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-07 17:10