10/01/2026
Everyone talks about central banks buying gold. The official data for 2026 is more mixed than the headline. The World Gold Council estimates 345 tonnes bought in the first half, the lowest since 2022. Poland was the biggest buyer at 90 tonnes through July. Russia sold 50 tonnes and Turkey sold 85.
One more thing. Central banks reported 23 tonnes in July. Gold ETFs added 121 tonnes in August. Investor flows can dwarf official buying in any given month.
Do you follow the reported figures or the WGC's larger estimates?
https://micromathcapital.com/research/central-bank-gold-buying-2026-official-data/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=micromath-weekly&utm_content=2026-09-24
Not investment advice. Micro Math Capital is a brand of Apollo Shareholder Relations, which provides paid investor relations services and may be compensated in cash or securities by companies in the sectors discussed.