Gold Overtakes US Treasuries in Central Bank Reserves for the First Time Since 1996
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April 10, 2026
For the first time in nearly three decades, the world’s central banks collectively hold more gold than US government debt — a milestone reflecting a deliberate, accelerating shift away from dollar-denominated assets. Gold now accounts for 24% of global central bank reserves against 21% for US Treasuries, according to Bloomberg data, with total gold holdings […]
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