[Global Central Banks Purchased Over 321 Tons of Gold in Q3, Fifth Largest Quarterly Purchase on Record] According to BlockBeats, on November 11th, global central banks purchased over 321 tons of gold in the third quarter of 2026, the largest quarterly purchase since the fourth quarter of 2024 and the fifth largest quarterly purchase on record. Central bank gold purchases increased by 8% compared to over 296 tons in the second quarter of 2026 and by 453% compared to the first quarter of 2026. China and Poland led demand in the third quarter, increasing by over 63 tons and over 40 tons respectively. As of this year, global central banks have purchased over 675 tons of gold, a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2025. [Original Link]