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Central Banks, Gold and the Road Ahead
In this episode of Unearthed, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni discuss the findings of the newly released Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey 2026 and examine the recent gold price. The hosts explore key survey findings, including expectations for further central bank buying, reserve diversification trends, and changing approaches to gold storage. The episode also examines recent gold price weakness, the impact of inflation and interest rate expectations, and why the longer-term drivers supporting gold remain intact despite current market headwinds.
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