10月净买入49吨，央行购金依然强劲

Core Insights - Despite significant market volatility in October, global central banks continue to show strong demand for gold, providing solid support for gold prices, while emerging "tokenized gold" has not yet become a major market driver [1][4] Group 1: Central Bank Gold Purchases - In October, global central banks net purchased 49 tons of gold, significantly higher than the pre-2022 monthly average of 17 tons, indicating robust and sustained demand from official sectors [1][4] - Qatar purchased 20 tons and China bought 15 tons in October, reflecting strategic decisions by central banks that are less sensitive to short-term price fluctuations, aimed at hedging geopolitical and financial risks [1][4] - Goldman Sachs maintains an optimistic forecast for gold prices, projecting they will rise to $4,900 per ounce by the end of 2026, supported by strong official demand and expectations of a shift in U.S. Federal Reserve policy towards easing [1][6] Group 2: Private Investor Demand - Private investors are viewed as a key variable that could significantly influence future gold prices, with potential for a "magnifying effect" if their interest in gold increases [5] - Goldman Sachs' model indicates that a 1 basis point (0.01%) increase in the share of gold in U.S. private financial portfolios could lead to a 1.4% rise in gold prices, highlighting the current low allocation of gold in these portfolios [5] - Currently, gold ETFs, the most common vehicle for U.S. investors, account for only 0.17% of their portfolios, suggesting substantial room for growth in private investment in gold [5] Group 3: Tokenized Gold - Goldman Sachs notes that the impact of "tokenized gold," such as Tether Gold, on recent gold price movements appears limited, with its demand significantly smaller compared to traditional channels [7] - In Q3 2025, Tether Gold holdings increased by approximately 26 tons, while Western gold ETFs saw inflows of about 197 tons, and central bank purchases reached around 134 tons, indicating a disparity in demand [7] - Tokenized gold is considered similar to gold ETFs, both backed by physical gold, but with ownership recorded on the blockchain; this feature may lower entry barriers for some investors but does not necessarily enhance intrinsic value [7]