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August 1, Fineko/abc.az. Global central banks increased their gold purchases to a record 289 tonnes in the second quarter of this year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Kazakhstan acquired 15 tonnes of gold during the period, securing a spot among the top five most active buyers worldwide.

Top Central Bank Gold Buyers in Q2:

• Poland: +51 tonnes

• China: +33 tonnes

• Uzbekistan: +16 tonnes

• Kazakhstan: +15 tonnes

• Czech Republic & Jordan: +6 tonnes each

Conversely, the largest sellers included Russia (-22 tonnes) and Turkey (-4 tonnes).

WGC survey data reveals that 45% of reserve managers expect gold holdings to increase over the next 12 months, driven primarily by diversification goals and hedging against geopolitical and financial risks.