央行连续第15个月增持黄金

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China has continued to increase its gold reserves, reflecting a strategic shift towards diversifying its foreign exchange reserves and enhancing the safety and stability of its reserve assets [6][7]. Group 1: Foreign Exchange Reserves - As of the end of January 2026, China's foreign exchange reserves reached $339.91 billion, an increase of $41.2 billion from December 2025, marking a rise of 1.23% and a ten-year high [1]. - Since July 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves have been on a continuous upward trend, remaining above $3.3 trillion for six consecutive months [1]. - The increase in foreign exchange reserves is attributed to factors such as the depreciation of the US dollar index and rising global financial asset prices, influenced by major economies' fiscal and monetary policies [4]. Group 2: Gold Reserves - By the end of January 2026, China's official gold reserves stood at 74.19 million ounces, an increase of 40,000 ounces from December 2025, marking 15 consecutive months of gold accumulation by the central bank [1][7]. - The central bank has been gradually increasing its gold reserves since March 2025, with a total addition of 860,000 ounces over the past year, maintaining a monthly increase of less than 100,000 ounces [7]. - The rising demand for gold as a safe asset globally has led to an increase in central banks' gold allocations, with China's strategy reflecting a focus on enhancing the proportion of "non-credit assets" in its foreign exchange reserves [7].