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Gold Surpasses US Treasuries as Top Central Bank Reserve Asset
According to the European Central Bank (ECB), gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries to become the world's leading central bank reserve asset. This shift indicates a notable change in global central bank reserve preferences.
2 Jun, 08:00 — 2 Jun, 09:56
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FTVery High1d ago
Gold replaces US Treasuries as world’s top reserve asset, ECB says
Historic bullion rally boosts metal’s share of reserves to 27% while central banks diversify away from dollar
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Gold is an awkward asset for central banks to hold. It’s now moved ahead of U.S. debt anyway.
The debt of the world’s biggest economy is no longer the primary reserve asset for central banks worldwide.
By Steve Goldstein
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First report: FT · 2 Jun, 08:00|Full coverage: 4 · 13h|Window: 13h
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