China extends gold-buying binge to 20th month amid Beijing’s de-dollarisation push

China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to a 20th straight month in June, adding 480,000 troy ounces (14.93 tonnes) to its reserves as policymakers continued to accumulate bullion amid de-dollarisation discussions. The People’s Bank of China said gold holdings rose to 75.44 million troy ounces (2,346 tonnes) at the end of June. The latest addition extended the longest buying streak since 2015. The steady accumulation underscores Beijing’s drive to diversify its foreign-exchange...