央行连续第9个月增加黄金储备 专家：投资者可等待金价回调再择机布局

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) reported that as of the end of July, China's gold reserves reached 73.96 million ounces, marking an increase of 60,000 ounces and continuing a trend of nine consecutive months of gold accumulation [1][2] - The increase in gold reserves is attributed to the changing global political and economic landscape, which has heightened demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [2][3] - Despite the continuous increase, the amount added has remained relatively low, averaging between 60,000 to 70,000 ounces over the past five months, indicating a cautious approach by the central bank due to high gold prices [2][3] Group 2 - A survey by the World Gold Council indicated that 95% of central banks expect to increase their gold reserves in the next 12 months, suggesting a broader trend of gold accumulation among global central banks [3] - The PBOC's gold reserves currently account for 7% of its international reserves, which is below the global average of 15%, indicating a need for further accumulation to optimize reserve structure [3] - Analysts suggest that while the PBOC's accumulation of gold may signal a bullish outlook for gold prices, it does not guarantee short-term price increases, and investors are advised to wait for price corrections before entering the market [3][4]