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Central banks are buying more gold than expected, and purchases will increase further through 2026 – Goldman Sachs

By Kitco May 19, 2026 Bullish
Central banks are buying more gold than expected, and purchases will increase further through 2026 – Goldman Sachs
Central bank gold purchases have come in stronger than previous estimates so far in 2026, and updated projections have sovereign demand rising further in the second half of the year, according to commodity strategists at Goldman Sachs.Goldman Sachs analysts announced on Friday that they have revised their central bank gold demand model to account for gaps in official trade data.
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Central bank gold purchases have come in stronger than previous estimates so far in 2026, and updated projections have sovereign demand rising further in the second half of the year, according to commodity strategists at Goldman Sachs.Goldman Sachs analysts announced on Friday that they have revised their central bank gold demand model to account for gaps in official trade data.