CommoditiesHistoric bullion rally boosts metal's share of reserves to 27%With more than 36,000 metric tons of gold, the world's central banks are hoarding almost as much gold as during the peak of the Bretton Woods era. © ReutersJune 3, 2026 06:43 JSTFRANKFURT, Germany/LONDON (Financial Times) -- Gold has overtaken U.S. government bonds as the world's top reserve asset following years of relentless buying by central banks and a historic rally that has seen prices nearly double over the past two years.