外储再超3.3万亿美元 央行连续10个月增持黄金

Core Viewpoint - As of the end of August, China's foreign exchange reserves reached $33,222 billion, marking an increase of $299 billion from the end of July, with a growth rate of 0.91% [1] Group 1: Foreign Exchange Reserves - China's foreign exchange reserves have remained above $3.2 trillion for 21 consecutive months, indicating stable economic performance and resilience [2] - The increase in reserves is attributed to factors such as changes in major economies' monetary policies and macroeconomic data, leading to a decline in the US dollar index and an overall rise in global financial asset prices [1][2] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The decline in the US dollar index was influenced by weaker US economic data and heightened expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut, following disappointing non-farm payroll numbers and stable inflation levels [1] - Despite rising expectations for a rate cut in September, uncertainties remain due to ongoing inflation increases and relatively low unemployment rates in the US [1] Group 3: Gold Reserves - As of the end of August, China's official gold reserves stood at 74.02 million ounces, with an increase of 60,000 ounces from the previous month, marking ten consecutive months of gold accumulation by the central bank [2] - The proportion of gold in China's official international reserves is significantly lower than the global average, suggesting a potential direction for future increases in gold holdings to optimize reserve structure and support the internationalization of the renminbi [2]