INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Central banks around the world are quietly changing course
decade.This shift marks one of the biggest changes in how countries manage their reserves since the end of the Bretton Woods system
reserves to grow again within the next year
At the same time, 73% believe the share of U.S
dollars in their reserves will shrink, either moderately or significantly, over the next five years.The reasons are practical and grounded
Central banks see gold as a stable hedge against inflation, political tensions, and financial sanctions.Unlike currencies that rely on a
Countries began questioning how safe it really is to hold dollars as a reserve if they can be blocked during geopolitical conflicts.Gold
This changing view is backed by real numbers
Gold, by comparison, now makes up over 20% of official global reserves
Demand from central banks is shaping the entire gold market.Prices hit a record of $3,500 per ounce in April 2025
Countries like China, Turkey, Poland, Kazakhstan, and Qatar have all made major gold purchases
The share of institutions storing gold within their own borders jumped from 41% to 59% in just one year.This trend does not mean the U.S
dollar is disappearing from global finance
It still dominates trade and lending
can control, hold, and trust, no matter what happens in Washington.The story behind the numbers is simple
Central banks are getting ready for a less stable world
And they believe gold will help them weather whatever comes next.
