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Central Banks Bought Less Gold in 2025 But It Still Hit a 45 Year High
Gold saw a significant price rally over the course of 2025, after geopolitical uncertainty and heightened central bank buying drove more people to the safe haven asset. Gold prices rallied 44 per cent last year, reaching $4,550 per ounce in December and recording 56 fresh record highs according to the latest report from Metals Focus. It also marked the asset's strongest performance since 1980. The report credited the sharp rise to concerns surrounding global growth, inflation and supply chains, which caused investors to increase their gold allocations as a hedge to avoid stock market volatility. Central banks' pivot ... (full story)
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