The World Gold Council reported that global central banks added a net total of 41 metric tons of gold in May 2026, representing the highest monthly total this year. The National Bank of Poland led the world in gold additions, accumulating a net 18 metric tons over the period. The People’s Bank of China came in second, with ten metric tons of net additions in May. For comparison, the Central Bank of Russia was the largest net seller of gold, offloading six metric tons of the metal during the month.