Global Shift Toward De-dollarisation and Rising Central Bank Gold Purchases
The US dollar has long dominated global trade and commodity pricing, but rising geopolitical tensions and sanctions have prompted countries, especially emerging economies and BRICS nations, to explore de-dollarisation by using local currencies and alternative payment systems. Concurrently, global central banks have increased gold purchases significantly since 2022, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and efforts to diversify reserves away from dollar-based assets. This trend includes repatriating gold reserves and growing gold holdings faster than government securities, influencing global trade and financial dynamics.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thefinancialexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 11 Sept, 11:44 pm. Other outlets followed.