China's central bank added 19.9 tons of gold in July, its biggest monthly purchase in nearly three years, as central banks globally continue to strengthen reserve buffers amid shifting markets and a weaker dollar

Central banks reported record gold purchases in June, led by Poland and China, as they accumulated 51 tonnes.

Central banks globally bought 51 tonnes of gold in June, marking the highest monthly purchase this year, with Poland and China leading the accumulation efforts.