The sustained pace of central bank purchases is unexpected and the trend could continue in the months ahead amid growing geopolitical tensions and a clouded economic outlook, said experts.
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The central bank's physical holdings of the precious metal have climbed by close to 50% in the first seven months of the year. Yet gold's share in the reserves portfolio remains small.
Gold will continue to appeal to asset owners amid economic uncertainty and persistent inflation, according to experts.