- Goldman Sachs estimates central bank gold purchases at 79 tonnes in August
Goldman Sachs estimates central banks bought 79 tonnes of gold in August, far exceeding the pre-2022 monthly average of 17 tonnes. The data point reinforces the narrative of sustained official-sector demand, a structural tailwind for gold prices. Actual central bank reserve reports will be the next confirmation.
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