GLD•China’s gold imports reached a record $158.8 billion, or more than 1,000 tons, in the first eight months of 2026. The PBOC added 23 tons in September, extending its buying streak to 23 months.
China’s gold imports reached a record $158.8 billion, representing more than 1,000 tons, in the first eight months of 2026. The PBOC added 23 tons in September, its largest monthly purchase in almost three years, extending its buying streak to 23 months.
Gold fell more than 8% in September to $4,176 an ounce, from above $5,500 in January. China’s U.S. Treasury holdings fell to an 18-year low of $618 billion in July.
