๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia Boosts Gold Reserves by 3 Tons โ First Increase Since 2018
Malaysiaโs central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has added 3 tons of gold to its reserves in January โ marking the first increase since October 2018.
According to data cited by International Monetary Fund, Malaysiaโs total gold holdings now stand at 42 tons.
๐ Why It Matters
Signals a strategic shift toward hard assets
Strengthens reserve diversification amid global economic uncertainty
Reflects growing central bank demand for gold worldwide
๐ Macro Insight With rising geopolitical tensions and currency volatility, central banks are increasingly turning to gold as a hedge against systemic risks.
Gold accumulation trends remain a key macro signal for investors watching inflation, USD strength, and global liquidity cycles.
Are more Asian economies preparing for defensive positioning? ๐
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