Group 1 - As of the end of June, China's foreign exchange reserves reached $33,174 billion, an increase of $322 billion from the end of May, marking a rise of 0.98% [2] - The increase in foreign exchange reserves is attributed to the depreciation of the US dollar, which fell by 2.5% to a three-year low of 96.9, leading to a collective appreciation of non-USD currencies [2][3] - The rise in global financial asset prices, including a 1.0% increase in the USD-denominated global bond index and a 5.0% rise in the S&P 500 index, also supported the increase in foreign reserves [2][3] Group 2 - Analysts believe that the significant depreciation of the US dollar has enhanced the valuation of non-USD assets within China's foreign reserves, contributing to the larger increase in reserves for June [3] - The current level of foreign reserves is considered to be at a moderately sufficient level, providing support for maintaining the RMB exchange rate and acting as a buffer against external shocks [3] - China's economy is expected to continue its steady growth, and resilient foreign trade is likely to help maintain the stability of foreign exchange reserves [3] Group 3 - As of the end of June, China's gold reserves amounted to 7.39 million ounces, an increase of 70,000 ounces from the end of May, indicating a continued strategy of increasing gold holdings [4] - The importance of gold as a widely recognized ultimate payment method is increasing, especially in the context of rising geopolitical risks and the diminishing reliability of traditional safe-haven assets like the US dollar [4] - Gold is viewed as a non-sovereign credit reserve asset that can effectively hedge against single currency risks and optimize the structure of foreign exchange reserves [4]
我国外储规模保持稳中有升
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-08-08 07:19