Published: Apr 02, 2026, 22:45 IST | Updated: Apr 02, 2026, 22:45 IST
In a historic shift, gold has surpassed US Treasuries as the world’s top reserve asset for the first time since the mid-1990s. Central banks are rapidly increasing gold holdings as they diversify away from dollar-linked assets amid global uncertainty. The move reflects growing concerns over debt, inflation, and geopolitical risks, signalling a major change in how nations protect their financial stability.