As Dollar Rises, China's Central Bank Continues Gold Buying Spree

Due to the strong U.S. dollar, exacerbated by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes since March 2022, China’s central bank, among others, is increasingly investing in gold as a hedge against economic uncertainty. With the Dollar Index up 10% since early 2022, the cost of imports for emerging nations like China has surged, further driving their shift towards gold. This trend has led to a record spike in gold prices, as evidenced by China’s central bank adding 60,000 troy ounces to its reserves in April alone, marking the 18th consecutive month of significant gold acquisitions.