Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults.

Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:32:00 UTC.

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