Iran Conflict May End Central Banks' Gold Buying Trend

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•The Turkish Central Bank has sold nearly $45 billion in foreign exchange since the Iran war began, as of March 27, 2026.
•Kenya's Central Bank reported its foreign exchange reserves at 1.82 trillion Kenyan shillings on March 29, 2026, amid concerns over the Iran war's impact.
•Central banks globally are reducing gold purchases due to the economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war, reversing a previous trend of accumulation.
•The reduction in gold buying by central banks is linked to increased financial market volatility and currency interventions related to the Iran conflict.

▸If the Iran war escalates further central banks may continue to reduce gold purchases, increasing volatility in gold markets and affecting countries dependent on gold reserves for financial stability.

CommoditygoldDownward Pressure

Reduced gold purchases by central banks decrease demand, putting downward pressure on gold prices.

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