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In a move reflecting the continued appeal of safe-haven assets amid geopolitical volatility, the global sovereign sector has returned to strengthening its precious metal holdings. According to reports, central banks bought a net 17 tonnes of gold in April 2026, reversing the net selling trend observed in the previous month of March. Poland and China led the purchases, underscoring the commitment of emerging economic powers to diversifying their international reserves away from traditional currencies.
This activity comes as markets closely monitor the policies of major central banks, with gold prices maintaining relative stability compared to other assets. Compared to last year's performance, World Gold Council data indicates that sovereign demand remains a primary market driver, although the April purchase volume of 17 tonnes is modest compared to historical peaks. Per market data, China's continued purchases for the 18th consecutive month reinforce expectations that technical support levels for the yellow metal will remain robust.
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Sign InLooking ahead, traders are watching gold levels which settled at $2,345.60 per ounce (close June 3, 2026) for new breakout signals. On the economic calendar, attention will turn to Swiss employment data and consumer confidence indices in Italy and the European Union scheduled for May 28, as these figures could influence global risk appetite and subsequent safe-haven flows into gold.