Gold bought by central banks in 2019 on track for 700 tons (651.5 t in 2018)

In the first 5 months of 2019 gold buying from central banks is 73% higher than a year earlier

Figures come via Citi (conveyed by Bloomberg)

Yesterday we got the news of still solid China buying:

• China reserves higher again in June

Last week, Poland said it more than doubled its gold assets over this year. But, Turkey Kazakhstan, China and Russia are the four biggest sovereign buyers.

Here is the Bloomberg article for more.