央行黄金储备九连涨

Group 1: 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, despite the reserves remaining above $3.2 trillion for 20 consecutive months [1][3] - The current level of foreign reserves is considered adequate, providing support for the stability of the RMB exchange rate amidst external volatility [1][3] Group 2: Gold Reserves - The central bank has increased its gold reserves for the ninth consecutive month, reaching 7,396 million ounces (approximately 2,300.41 tons) by the end of July, with a month-on-month increase of 6,000 ounces [2][5] - The 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][5] - The increase in gold reserves is driven by the need to diversify international reserve assets and enhance the stability of the currency amidst a changing global economic landscape [6][7] Group 3: Economic Outlook - Despite facing risks and challenges, macroeconomic policies are prepared to adapt flexibly, with an emphasis on proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies to support economic stability [5] - The central bank's strategy includes a continued increase in gold reserves while potentially reducing holdings in US Treasury bonds, aiming to optimize the structure of international reserves [6][7] - A 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 [7]