The persistently strong physical demand for precious metals such as platinum and silver this year has demonstrated how sensitive global supply chains can be. So far, comparable dislocations have been absent in the gold market – but according to commodity analysts at Société Générale, this could change. In a recent report, the French investment bank warns that central bank gold purchases carry the potential for another short squeeze in the gold market.
The focus here is on the high physical demand from the so-called official sector: Globally, central banks have expanded their gold reserves by approximately 1,000 tons each over the past three years. Even in 2025, according to the World Gold Council, the increase is expected to be significantly above the long-term average, with up to 950 tons – despite a slight decline compared to previous years.
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The focus here is on the high physical demand from the so-called official sector: Globally, central banks have expanded their gold reserves by approximately 1,000 tons each over the past three years. Even in 2025, according to the World Gold Council, the increase is expected to be significantly above the long-term average, with up to 950 tons – despite a slight decline compared to previous years.
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Central Banks in a Frenzy: is a Gold Squeeze Looming?
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II. Risk Disclosure: The acquisition of securities involves high risks, which can lead to the total loss of the capital invested. Despite careful research, GOLDINVEST Consulting GmbH and its authors assume no liability for financial losses or for the content’s guarantee regarding timeliness, accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness of the published information. Please also note our further terms of use.
III. Conflicts of Interest: In accordance with §34b WpHG and §48f para. 5 BörseG (Austria), we point out that GOLDINVEST Consulting GmbH, as well as its partners, clients, or employees, hold shares in the aforementioned companies. Furthermore, a consulting or other service agreement exists between these companies and GOLDINVEST Consulting GmbH, and it is possible that GOLDINVEST Consulting GmbH may buy or sell shares of these companies at any time. These circumstances can lead to conflicts of interest, as the aforementioned companies compensate GOLDINVEST Consulting GmbH for its reporting.
