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Nearly Half the World’s Central Banks Are Stockpiling Gold Right Now and Goldman Sachs Just Explained Why

A record 45% of central banks surveyed by the World Gold Council said they expect to increase their own gold holdings over the next 12 months. Goldman Sachs says the buying trend is being driven in part by reserve diversification and demand for protection against geopolitical and financial risks.

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