The global gold market in 2025 is witnessing an extraordinary surge, not only in price but also in strategic demand from central banks. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), central banks added 19 tons of gold in August after a temporary pause in July, reaffirming their role as steadfast, long-term buyers. Joe Cavatoni, a senior strategist at WGC, attributes this trend to motivations rooted in diversification, financial stability, and long-term trust in gold as a non-sovereign asset especially amid rising interest rate volatility, geopolitical instability, and growing skepticism toward major reserve currencies ... (full story)