On June 16, 2026, the World Gold Council published its annual survey of central banks. A record 45% of the 76 respondents said they plan to increase their own gold holdings over the next 12 months, and 89% expect global central bank holdings to rise, according to the council. Central banks are one of four uses for the gold bought each year, and the balance between them has changed. In 2010, jewellery took 49% of demand and investment 39%, according to the council's data tables. In 2025, the order reversed: investment took 44% and jewellery 33%.