Central banks hold gold reserves primarily to maintain monetary stability and confidence.
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Central banks hold gold reserves primarily to maintain monetary stability, hedge against inflation, and provide a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty and financial turmoil.
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The Surge in Gold Price Volatility: Macroeconomic Drivers, Geopolitical Risk, and Market Dynamics
2025 · cited by 1
Paper [5] confirms that gold serves as a traditional store of value and safe-haven asset, noting that central banks manage gold reserves to avoid currency risks and financial turmoil.
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Dedollarization as a Direction of Russia's Financial Policy in Current Conditions.
2023 · cited by 0
Paper [11] notes that increasing gold reserves is a strategic policy used by central banks to protect national sovereignty and financial stability against external shocks.