[World Gold Council: Global Gold ETFs See Net Inflows of 211 Tons in Q3; Central Bank Gold Purchases Hit Record High Since End of 2024] According to BlockBeats, the World Gold Council's "Global Gold Demand Trends" report for Q3 2026, released on November 3, shows that global physical gold ETFs returned to net inflows in the third quarter, totaling 211 tons, pushing total gold ETF holdings to a record high of 4,256 tons. Over-the-counter and other gold demand amounted to 143 tons, higher than the 101 tons in the same period last year. Furthermore, central banks made net purchases of 321 tons of gold in the third quarter, the fastest pace of purchases since the end of 2024. Year-to-date, central banks' cumulative net gold purchases have reached 675 tons, slightly higher than the same period last year.