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Central banks lift gold purchases 62 tonnes to 289 in Q2 2026

Central banks lift gold purchases 62 tonnes to 289 in Q2 2026

World Gold Council data showed the strongest quarterly addition since Q4 2024, with Poland and China driving demand as markets eyed year-end gold price upside.

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The primary World Gold Council source confirms 289 tonnes of central bank net gold purchases in Q2 2026, a record for a second quarter, led by Poland (+51t) and China (+33t), rebounding from a revised Q1 total of 57t. Kitco corroborates using WGC data. The '62 tonnes' increase and 'strongest since Q4 2024' framing appear in the reporting as a year-over-year comparison; WGC itself calls it a record second quarter. All key elements of the claim—289 tonnes, +62 YoY, Poland and China leading—are supported by authoritative sources.
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