Unearthed: Central bank gold transactions and strategies

Unearthed: Central bank gold transactions and strategies

From Unearthed by World Gold Council

April 17, 2026 · 7 min · Episode 45

About this episode

The episode discusses recent Central Bank activities in the gold market, including sales and reserve shifts in countries like Turkey and France.

This episode was recorded on 10 April 2026. In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade explores recent Central Bank activity in the gold market. Following years of record-high buying, recent headlines have highlighted sales, swaps, and reserve shifts across countries like Turkey and France. The episode explains how these moves reflect active, management - using gold as a liquid asset to support currencies, manage reserves, and respond to economic pressures. Subscribe to Unearthed wherever you get your podcasts and visit Goldhub.com for more insights. About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn. Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Cavatoni, John Reade

Topics covered

  • central bank gold transactions
  • gold market activity
  • economic pressures
  • currency management
  • gold as a liquid asset

Keywords

  • central banks
  • gold transactions
  • economic strategy
  • gold market
  • reserve management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Gold Council

Places: Turkey, France

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