Headline: CENTRAL BANK GOLD SHIFT: RUSSIA SELLS AS CHINA AND POLAND BUY

Summary:
Central banks are taking different approaches to gold reserves. Russia has continued reducing its gold holdings, while Kazakhstan plans a further reduction. Meanwhile, China and Poland remain important buyers, highlighting the changing dynamics of global gold demand.

Key Points:

- Russia: Gold reserves fell by approximately 6.2 tonnes in September, bringing reported reductions since January to around 62 tonnes.
- Kazakhstan: Plans to reduce gold’s share of total reserves from around 78% to 75% by the end of 2026.
- China: Reportedly a major buyer of Russian gold traded through Hong Kong, according to an expert quoted by Euronews.
- Poland: Continues building its gold reserves, with a target of 700 tonnes.

Market Insight:
Central-bank gold strategies are diverging. Continued purchases by some countries may support long-term demand, but selling by others does not automatically signal a global gold sell-off. Gold’s near-term direction will also depend on market conditions, interest-rate expectations and investor demand.

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