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If Bonds Pay 5.3%, Why Are Central Banks Buying Gold?
Central banks are continuing to accumulate gold even with US Treasury bonds offering yields around 5.3%, a level that traditionally makes interest-bearing assets more attractive than a zero-yield metal. The question is drawing attention because it points to deeper motives among monetary authorities, such as hedging against inflation, reducing reliance on the US dollar, and preparing for geopolitical or financial risks that bonds may not cover.
Why now: High bond yields are reviving debate over why central banks keep shifting reserves into gold instead of safe interest-paying assets.
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Evidence
- If Bonds Pay 5.3%, Why Are Central Banks Buying Gold? · U.S. Gold Bureau
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