Central banks across the world are increasing their gold holdings as geopolitical tensions reshape reserve management strategies, with many also planning to reduce their exposure to the US dollar over the coming decade, according to a new survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF).

Central banks across the world are increasing their gold holdings as geopolitical tensions reshape reserve management strategies, with many also planning to reduce their exposure…

More central banks plan to cut their dollar holdings than increase them over the next decade for the first time, according to a global survey, reflecting a rise in political risk…

An OMFIF survey of 90 central banks managing $10 trillion shows more plan to cut dollar holdings than increase them for the first time, boosting gold and

90% of central banks cite gold's crisis performance in the WGC's 2026 survey, with 45% planning to increase reserves as dollar dominance fades.

Central banks are turning to gold for protection against crises, inflation and geopolitical risks, according to the World Gold Council survey.