央行连续14个月增持黄金！

Core Viewpoint - China's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $33,579 billion by the end of December 2025, marking an increase of $11.5 billion from the previous month, with a growth rate of 0.34% [1][2]. Group 1: Foreign Exchange Reserves Overview - China's foreign exchange reserves have remained above $3.2 trillion for the past year, with a continuous increase since July 2025, reaching new highs not seen since December 2015 [2][7]. - The increase in reserves is attributed to a stable economic environment, trade surplus, foreign direct investment (FDI), and capital flows, which have all performed well over the past year [4][5]. Group 2: Economic Factors Influencing Reserves - The decline in the US dollar index and the overall downward trend in the 10-year US Treasury yield have positively impacted the valuation of China's foreign exchange reserves [4]. - The US dollar index fell from 108.48 to 98.27 over the past year, a decrease of approximately 9.41%, while the 10-year US Treasury yield dropped from 4.58% to 4.18% [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The chief economist at Yingda Securities predicts that China's foreign exchange reserves are likely to steadily increase from the current level of $3.3 trillion in 2026 [2][6]. - The 2026 national foreign exchange management meeting emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety, liquidity, and value preservation of foreign exchange reserve assets [8]. Group 4: Gold Reserves - As of the end of December 2025, China's official gold reserves stood at 7.415 million ounces, with an increase of 30,000 ounces from the previous month and a total annual increase of 860,000 ounces [10]. - The continuous increase in gold reserves is seen as a response to external uncertainties and rising international gold prices, with the need to diversify international reserve structures [10].