Icymi: Central Banks Buy 244 Tons of Gold in Q1 at Fastest Pace in over a Year
Central banks bought a net 244 tons of gold in Q1 2026, the fastest pace in over a year, as the March price slump drew in buyers led by Poland, Uzbekistan and China, World Gold Council data shows. Central banks bought a net 244 tons of gold in Q1 2026, the fastest pace in