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India Shifts Reserves: Gold Surpasses U.S. Treasuries

9/6/2025

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India has reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings to $227 billion, down from $242 billion in June 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased gold reserves by 39.22 tonnes, totaling 879.98 tonnes.
This trend reflects a global shift towards diversifying reserves amid geopolitical tensions and economic concerns.
Foreign central banks now hold more gold than U.S. Treasuries for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Analysts caution that a declining dollar reserve status poses risks to the U.S. economy.

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Story summary

India has reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings to $227 billion, down from $242 billion in June 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased gold reserves by 39.22 tonnes, totaling 879.98 tonnes.
This trend reflects a global shift towards diversifying reserves amid geopolitical tensions and economic concerns.
Foreign central banks now hold more gold than U.S. Treasuries for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Analysts caution that a declining dollar reserve status poses risks to the U.S. economy.