Gold SWOT: Central bank gold buying remains strong in 2026
The best-performing precious metal for the week was #
platinum#, up 6.66%, outpacing palladium as global platinum inventories remain tight. According to the World Gold Council, central banks purchased a net 321 metric tons of #
gold# in the third quarter of 2026, a 42% increase year-over-year and the highest quarterly total since late 2024.
Commentary by Frank Holmes
@bulldogholmes