Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights
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Central banks continued to accumulate gold in September, reporting 61t of net purchases, the highest monthly total of 2026 so far. Poland and China led the buying, and Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Jordan, the Czech Republic and Bolivia were also among the net buyers. Post by Marissa
Directly affected
- No company is named in this report.
Indirectly affected
- GLD SPDR Gold Shares-3.1% 30d
SPDR Gold Shares: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
- GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF-10.4% 30d
VanEck Gold Miners ETF: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
- EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF+0.0% 30d
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF holds stocks listed in emerging markets, which this story is about (“kazakhstan”).
- FXI iShares China Large-Cap ETF-5.1% 30d
iShares China Large-Cap ETF holds stocks listed in China, which this story is about (“china”).
- CEW WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund
WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund holds emerging-market currencies, which move on news like this from emerging markets.
- EMB iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF-1.9% 9d
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF holds emerging-market government bonds, which react to inflation and interest-rate news like this one in emerging markets
- EMLC VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF-2.9% 30d
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF holds emerging-market bonds in local currencies, which move with rate and currency news like this from emerging markets.
- NEM Newmont-13.0% 30d
Newmont (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
| Ticker | T-5 | T-3 | T-1 | T0 | T+1 | T+2 | T+3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLD | +3.96% | -0.97% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| GDX | +8.14% | -0.70% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| EEM | +3.96% | -0.13% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| FXI | -2.21% | -0.21% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| CEW | +0.00% | +0.00% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| EMB | +0.26% | +0.57% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| EMLC | +0.63% | +0.43% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| NEM | +6.01% | -0.81% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights World Gold Council
Source: World Gold Council
Price since this story was published: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
| Company | When | Move | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEW | three days earlier | 0.00% | final price |
| CEW | five days earlier | 0.00% | final price |
| EEM | three days earlier | -0.13% | final price |
| EEM | five days earlier | +3.96% | final price |
| EMB | three days earlier | +0.57% | final price |
| EMB | five days earlier | +0.26% | final price |
| EMLC | three days earlier | +0.43% | final price |
| EMLC | five days earlier | +0.63% | final price |
| FXI | three days earlier | -0.21% | final price |
| FXI | five days earlier | -2.21% | final price |
| Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) | three days earlier | -0.70% | final price |
| Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) | five days earlier | +8.14% | final price |
| Spdr Gold Trust (GLD) | three days earlier | -0.97% | final price |
| Spdr Gold Trust (GLD) | five days earlier | +3.96% | final price |
| Newmont (NEM) | three days earlier | -0.81% | final price |
| Newmont (NEM) | five days earlier | +6.01% | final price |
Trades by members of Congress and officials in the stocks in this story
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Newmont (NEM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 24 Aug 2026. That is 72 days before publication. Filed 8 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros bought Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 26 Aug 2026. That is 70 days before publication. Filed 10 Sep 2026. View the filing.
Public disclosure filings, not a recommendation. The filing link is the source document. News use of these reports still sits under 5 U.S.C. § 13107(c).
Who gains and who loses around Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Companies mentioned with this story
- AEM Agnico Eagle Mines
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 4 Nov 2026 story “Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights.” Reason on file: Agnico Eagle Mines (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- WPM Wheaton Precious Metals
In “Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights,” Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Wheaton Precious Metals (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- GOLD Gold.com
For “Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights,” Gold.com (GOLD) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Gold.com (jewelry, watches, precious stones and metals): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- GLD Spdr Gold Trust
Spdr Gold Trust (GLD) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 4 Nov 2026 story “Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights.” Reason on file: SPDR Gold Shares: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- GDX Vaneck Etf Trust
In “Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights,” Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: VanEck Gold Miners ETF: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- NEM Newmont
For “Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights,” Newmont (NEM) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Newmont (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
On 4 Nov 2026, “Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights” is the story that connects Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) to this story.
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is on the page because Agnico Eagle Mines (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) is here too. Its reason reads: Wheaton Precious Metals (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
Dates and price levels for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
AEM traded between 169.92 and 192.31 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 180.69. GOLD traded between 39.74 and 45.37 across 16 sessions. The latest close on file is 39.76. WPM traded between 113.85 and 139.71 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 119.18.
How strong the case is around Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
46 out of 100
“Central Bank Gold Statistics: September 2026 | Post by Marissa Salim | Insights” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 6 linked companies.