央行连续9个月扩大黄金储备

Group 1 - As of the end of July 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $329.22 billion, a decrease of $25.2 billion from the end of June, representing a decline of 0.76% [1] - The decline in foreign exchange reserves was influenced by macroeconomic data, monetary policy, and expectations from major economies, leading to an increase in the US dollar index [1][2] - The US dollar index rose by 3.4% in July, reaching a peak of 100.1042 on July 31, the highest since May 23, contributing to the depreciation of non-US currencies [1] Group 2 - The fluctuation in foreign exchange reserves was also affected by the performance of global financial assets, with the US stock indices reaching new highs, providing some support to the reserves [2] - China's economic fundamentals remain strong, with long-term supportive conditions for maintaining stable foreign exchange reserves [2] - As of the end of July, China's gold reserves increased to 7.396 million ounces, up by 60,000 ounces from the end of June, marking nine consecutive months of gold accumulation by the People's Bank of China [2] Group 3 - The international gold price continued to fluctuate in July, while China's central bank maintained a steady pace of gold accumulation [3] - In the medium term, uncertainties in global trade and geopolitical factors are expected to drive central banks and investors to increase gold investments [3] - The long-term strategy of diversifying international reserves and dynamically adjusting gold reserves will remain unchanged, with a continued focus on increasing gold holdings [3]