Central Banks Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries for First Time Since 1996

For the first time since 1996, central banks now hold more gold than U.S. Treasury securities in their reserves, according to the European Central Bank. This shift is attributed to rising gold prices and continued buying by central banks, signaling a potential decline in confidence in the dollar as a global reserve currency.

By Tobi Opeyemi Amure Thu, June 4, 2026 at 2:37 AM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Central Banks Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries for First Time Since 1996

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