Central banks buy 321 tonnes of gold in Q3 2026

Central banks purchased 321 tonnes of gold in Q3 2026, surpassing typical quarterly levels and lifting year-to-date demand to 675 tonnes, up 6% year-on-year, as per the World Gold Council. Gold ETFs added 211 tonnes, while jewellery demand hit a record low of 313 tonnes. The LBMA gold price averaged USD 4,262/oz in Q3, up 23% year-on-year.