China Reports Higher Gold and FX Reserves in April, Extends Gold Buying Streak to 18 Months China’s central bank reported that gold reserves rose to 74.64 million fine troy ounces at end-April from 74.38 million at end-March, while FX reserves increased to $3.411 trillion from $3.342 trillion, and the value of gold reserves climbed to $344.17 billion from $342.76 billion; this also marks the 18th consecutive month of gold purchases by the central bank.

2026-05-07

China Reports Higher Gold and FX Reserves in April, Extends Gold Buying Streak to 18 Months China’s central bank reported that gold reserves rose to 74.64 million fine troy ounces at end-April from 74.38 million at end-March, while FX reserves increased to $3.411 trillion from $3.342 trillion, and the value of gold reserves climbed to $344.17 billion from $342.76 billion; this also marks the 18th consecutive month of gold purchases by the central bank.