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Is the U.S. losing its safe-haven status? Why global central banks are pulling gold out of New York.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
The Netherlands' central bank announced plans to withdraw gold reserves held in New York, following a similar decision by France's central bank. No specific timeline or amount was disclosed in either announcement. The moves reflect a shift among some central banks regarding where to store reserves, though the U.S. remains the largest holder of official gold reserves globally at approximately 8,133 metric tons as of 2025.
