重磅!央行又出手，十五连增!

Group 1 - As of January 2026, China's foreign exchange reserves have remained stable above $3.3 trillion for six consecutive months, reaching $33,991 billion, an increase of $412 billion or 1.23% from December 2025 [1] - The increase in foreign reserves is attributed to the depreciation of the US dollar and the overall rise in global financial asset prices, supported by China's resilient economic performance [1] - Analysts suggest that the stable foreign reserves will provide crucial support for maintaining the RMB exchange rate at a reasonable equilibrium level amid external fluctuations [2] Group 2 - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for 15 consecutive months, with January's reserves reported at 7,419 million ounces, an increase of 40,000 ounces [3] - Despite the continuous increase, the growth rate of gold reserves in January was at a low level, influenced by the rapid rise in international gold prices [3][4] - Analysts indicate that the necessity to increase gold reserves is rising due to changes in the global political and economic landscape, suggesting that the central bank's gold accumulation strategy will continue [4] Group 3 - Gold prices have experienced significant volatility in January, with futures and spot gold prices returning above $4,900 per ounce, reflecting a weekly increase of 1.65% and 1.77% respectively [5] - Divergent views among Wall Street institutions regarding gold's mid-term outlook have emerged, with some analysts predicting a rise to $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026, while others foresee downward pressure due to easing geopolitical risks and economic conditions [6]