【环球财经】俄央行确认出售实物黄金

Core Insights - The Central Bank of Russia has begun selling physical gold reserves to meet budgetary needs, confirming the action on November 20 [1] - Russia holds over 2,300 tons of gold, making it the fifth-largest holder of gold reserves globally [1] - Since the escalation of the Ukraine crisis in February 2022, Western sanctions have frozen nearly half of Russia's foreign exchange reserves, totaling around €300 billion [1] Group 1 - The Central Bank of Russia has not disclosed the timing or scale of the gold sales [1] - Russia is the second-largest gold producer globally, mining over 300 tons annually, but since 2022, Russian gold bars have been banned from Western markets [1] - The UK London Bullion Market Association no longer accepts Russian gold [1] Group 2 - To stimulate domestic demand, Russia has eliminated VAT on retail gold purchases and is helping sanctioned mining companies find alternative export solutions [1] - A survey indicated that gold has become a preferred savings method for Russians, with consumer purchases expected to reach 62.2 tons this year [1][2] - Dmitry Kazakov from BCS Global Markets noted that the convenience of using Western currencies for savings has decreased due to sanctions, leading to increased demand for gold since 2022 [2]