According to the World Gold Council (WGC), the Central Bank of the Russian Federation is the leader in gold sales for the second quarter in a row. In the third quarter, the Bank of Russia reduced gold reserves by 18.7 tons, in the second quarter - by 21.8 tons. Out of a total gold reserve of 2.2 thousand tons at the beginning of 2026. It is clear that the step is forced: the federal budget deficit of the Russian Federation in 2026 is too large (potentially up to 8.3 trillion), it needs to be covered. The sale of such gold parcels partially reduces the severity of the problem; To completely cover the 8 trillion deficit would require the sale of almost half of the existing reserves of the yellow metal. More information about the deficit in the Treasury -.

According to the World Gold Council (WGC), the Central Bank of the Russian Federation is the leader in gold sales for the second quarter in a row. In the third quarter, the Bank of Russia reduced gold reserves by 18.7 tons, in the second quarter - by 21.8 tons. Out of a total gold reserve of 2.2 thousand tons at the beginning of 2026. It is clear that the step is forced: the federal budget deficit of the Russian Federation in 2026 is too large (potentially up to 8.3 trillion), it needs to be covered. The sale of such gold parcels partially reduces the severity of the problem; To completely cover the 8 trillion deficit would require the sale of almost half of the existing reserves of the yellow metal. More information about the deficit in the Treasury -.

In general, everything is going crazy. Who buys our gold? China. Alas, with great discounts for yourself.