Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move
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- South China Morning Postseen 5 Sept, 02:00headline rewritten
Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK over ‘geopolitical unrest’Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to London, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
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Wed, 2 September 2026
14 reports- Le Monde (France)13:05first to report
Le mouvement a été réalisé en partie par des opérations d’achat et de vente, et par transport physique. Concrètement, plus de 27 tonnes d’or physique ont été transférées des Etats-Unis et du Canada vers les Pays-Bas avant de gagner Londres.
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:27
NIZOZEMSKA središnja banka (DNB) premjestila je 86 tona zlata iz SAD-a i Kanade u London zbog geopolitičkih nemira, čime se povećava dostupnost rezervi u kriznim situacijama.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:28
Die niederländische Notenbank hat 86 Tonnen Goldreserven von New York und Ottawa nach London verlagert. Die Bundesbank sieht noch keinen Handlungsbedarf.
- Google News - Top Stories14:43
Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move AP News Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of New York over ‘geopolitical unrest’ Financial Times Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold from U.S., Canada to London KITCO Dutch central bank moves €10 billion in gold out of U.S., Canada, citing "instability" NL Times Dutch Central Bank Quietly Shifts Gold Out of US Newser
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:06
- manilatimes.net15:15
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch central bank announced Wednesday that it has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves out of North America in a move it described as “crisis preparedness” in a time of global political unrest.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)17:08
La Banca centrale olandese (Dnb) ha spostato 86 tonnellate di oro dagli Stati Uniti e dal Canada verso il Regno Unito. A comunicarlo è lo stesso istituto che sottolinea come la misura sia volta a “migliorare la liquidità e negoziabilità delle sue riserve” e rafforzare così la capacità di resistere alle crisi. “Una più bilanciata […] L'articolo La Banca centrale olandese sposta 86 tonnellate d’oro da USA e Canada a Londra: “Dobbiamo essere pronti a crisi geopolitiche” proviene da Il Fatto...
- BBC News World17:21
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
- Google News - Top Stories17:23
Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of New York over ‘geopolitical unrest’ Financial Times Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move BBC Dutch Central Bank Shifts Gold From US on ‘Geopolitical Unrest’ Bloomberg.com Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK, citing 'geopolitical unrest' Euronews.com Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold from Canada, U.S. to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move The Globe and Mail
- South China Morning Post18:31edited after publishing
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Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK over ‘geopolitical unrest’The Dutch central bank said Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”. The DNB bank said gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily than those held in New York and Ottawa. “This makes it the quickest for DNB to deploy in a crisis situation,” the bank said in a statement. “With this step, we have improved the deployability of the gold reserves. We assume that we will never need to deploy the...
- RMF24 (Poland)19:04
Holendrzy wywieźli z USA i Kanady swoje złoto. Wskazali jeden powód
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:42
Around 86 tonnes of Dutch gold reserve transferred from US, Canada to London between March and August
- Google News - Top Stories21:13
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold from U.S., Canada to London KITCO Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of U.S. and Canada, citing ‘crisis preparedness’ CNBC DNB: Netherlands bank moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move BBC Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’ The Guardian The Netherlands Just Pulled 86.4 Tons of Gold Out of the U.S. to Improve “Crisis Readiness” Amid Global Tensions finance.yahoo.com
- The Guardian World23:47
Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to respond more rapidly in a ‘crisis situation’ The Dutch central bank says it has moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”. De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) said gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily than those held in New York and Ottawa. Continue reading...
Thu, 3 September 2026
20 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:09
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’ The Guardian Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold from US to Britain in ‘crisis preparedness’ move CNN Dutch Central Bank Shifts Gold From US on ‘Geopolitical Unrest’ Bloomberg.com DNB improves tradability of gold reserves De Nederlandsche Bank The Netherlands Just Pulled 86.4 Tons of Gold Out of the U.S. to Improve “Crisis Readiness” Amid Global Tensions Yahoo Finance
- Google News - Top Stories01:57
Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold from US to Britain in ‘crisis preparedness’ move CNN DNB: Netherlands bank moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move BBC Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’ theguardian.com Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK, citing 'geopolitical unrest' Euronews.com Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of U.S. and Canada, citing ‘crisis preparedness’ CNBC
- newser.com02:25
Bank cites 'increasing geopolitical unrest'
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:07
Nizozemska središnja banka (DNB) potvrdila je da je zlato vrijedno milijarde dolara povučeno iz Sjeverne Amerike i premješteno u London, navodeći kao
- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:28
Nizozemska središnja banka navela je kako se na potez odlučila uslijed "rastućih geopolitičkih nemira"
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:35
Holenderski bank centralny (DNB) przeprowadził wielką operację przeniesienia rezerw złota z Ameryki Północnej do Europy. W obliczu rosnącej niepewności geopolitycznej i napięć handlowych aż 86 ton kruszcu trafiło do skarbców Banku Anglii w Londynie oraz Holandii. DNB tłumaczy, że krok ten ma zagwarantować szybszy i łatwiejszy dostęp do płynności w razie ewentualnego kryzysu.
- tportal (Croatia)06:13
Nizozemska središnja banka (DNB) potvrdila je da je iz SAD-a i Kanade u London premjestila zlato vrijedno milijarde dolara, obrazloživši taj potez sve većim geopolitičkim napetostima
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:33Nizozemci slute velike geopolitičke nemire. U supertajnoj operaciji povukli 86 tona zlata iz Amerike
Kompleksna operacija trajala je nekoliko mjeseci
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:57
Od ožujka do kolovoza prebačeno je oko 94.8 tona zlata
- El País (Spain)10:09
En total, se han retirado 86 toneladas, un 14% del total de sus reservas. El Banco Central neerlandés explica que la finalidad es garantizar rapidez y disponibilidad en momentos de crisis
- iDNES (Czechia)10:25
Nizozemská centrální banka (DNB) přesunula více než čtvrtinu svých zlatých rezerv uložených v USA a Kanadě do Velké Británie. Oznámila to ve čtvrtečním prohlášení s odkazem na obavy z geopolitické nestability. Od března do srpna již přepravila kolem 86 tun zlata z celkových téměř 313 tun uložených v těchto dvou zemích z New Yorku a Ottawy do Londýna.
- Google News - Top Stories11:29
'Not normal behaviour': De Nederlandsche Bank reallocates gold from US fortune.com Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold from US to Britain in ‘crisis preparedness’ move CNN Dutch Treat? The Netherlands Moves Gold Out of U.S. As Global Risks Rise Barron's Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of New York over ‘geopolitical unrest’ Financial Times List of Countries That Have Pulled Gold From US Federal Reserve Newsweek
- Al Jazeera English12:25
The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
- Google News - Top Stories12:27
Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US? aljazeera.com Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of U.S. and Canada, citing ‘crisis preparedness’ CNBC DNB: Netherlands bank moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move BBC Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’ The Guardian 'Not normal behaviour': De Nederlandsche Bank reallocates gold from US Fortune
- Google News - Europe query15:43
Netherlands national bank moves gold reserves from US, Canada to Europe The Jerusalem Post
- Bloomberg Politics16:39
Why is the Netherlands moving billions of dollars worth of gold from North America to London? Nicole Sy explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Google News - Europe query20:07
Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S., Citing ‘Geopolitical Unrest’ The New York Times
- NYT World20:07
The Netherlands moved some 90 tons of gold out of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, the second European nation this year to announce it had decreased or eliminated U.S. gold holdings.
- Novinky (Czechia)20:12
Napětí mezi Spojenými státy a Kanadou přimělo nizozemskou centrální banku stáhnout část svých zlatých rezerv ze Ameriky do Evropy. Kvůli rostoucímu geopolitickému napětí přesunula 86 tun zlata z USA a Kanady do Bank of England v Londýně, odkud ho může v případě krize snáz použít.
- El Mundo (Spain)22:09
Los inversores en oro se vieron sorprendidos esta semana cuando los Países Bajos terminaron una operación de varios meses de duración para retirar lingotes por valor de miles de millones de dólares de Estados Unidos y Canadá Leer
Fri, 4 September 2026
3 reports- ABC News (Australia)04:54
The central bank of the Netherlands has moved dozens of tonnes of its gold out of the United States and Canada to boost the country's "crisis preparedness" amid "increasing geopolitical unrest".
- Google News - Europe query07:11After France, Netherlands moves billions in gold from US to London: Is Europe getting wary of Trump?
After France, Netherlands moves billions in gold from US to London: Is Europe getting wary of Trump? Firstpost
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:13
NIZOZEMSKA središnja banka preselila je 86 tona zlata iz SAD-a i Kanade u London zbog 'geopolitičkih nemira'. Cilj je brža reakcija u kriznim situacijama i lakša trgovina zlatnim rezervama.
Sat, 5 September 2026
7 reports- BBC News World01:42
The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?
- bgnes.com02:50
The Netherlands confirmed this week that it had moved tonnes of gold from reserves held outside North America, saying the move would make the country “better prepared for severe crises”
- Google News - Europe query13:29
Dutch central bank moves 86 tons of gold from U.S. as geopolitical risks rise The New Voice of Ukraine
- Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy)15:56
La Banca d’Italia non ha effettuato nessun trasferimento delle riserve d’oro. Ad annunciarlo è l’istituto stesso, rispondendo a quanti si chiedevano se avrebbe preso la stessa decisione della Banca centrale...
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:07
KAD JE NIZOZEMSKA središnja banka ovog tjedna potvrdila da je premjestila tone nacionalnih zlatnih rezervi iz Sjeverne Amerike, poručila je da će zbog toga biti "bolje pripremljena za ozbiljne krize".
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)17:52
Nizozemska središnja banka ovog tjedna potvrdila je da je premjestila tone nacionalnih zlatnih rezervi iz Sjeverne Amerike i poručila da će zbog toga biti "bolje pripremljena za ozbiljne krize". Oko 86 tona od približno 313 tona zlata koje je Nizozemska držala u SAD-u i Kanadi premješteno je u Londo...
- iRozhlas (Czechia)20:51
Několik evropských zemí se rozhodlo pro přesun svých zásob zlata ze Spojených států a Kanady do jiných míst. „Války a obchodní rozpory hrají v těchto rozhodnutích roli, ale nejsou tím hlavním důvodem,“ uvedl pro BBC tržní stratég Světové rady pro zlato Joseph Cavatoni.
Sun, 6 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India04:02
In a strategic maneuver amidst rising global tensions, the Netherlands has transferred part of its gold reserves to London, seeking more immediate access in times of crisis. The Dutch central bank cites London as a hub for the most liquid gold trading. This shift underscores a larger trend among central banks worldwide, which have been diversifying their gold holdings following the aftermath of the financial crisis.
- tportal (Croatia)20:32
Europske zemlje posljednjih godina sve više preispituju gdje čuvaju svoje zlatne rezerve. Najnoviji primjer stiže iz Nizozemske, čija je središnja banka ovog tjedna potvrdila da je dio zlata iz svojih rezervi premjestila iz SAD-a i Kanade u London, obrazloživši potez potrebom da bude bolje pripremljena za moguće ozbiljne krize
Tue, 8 September 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)03:45
Varios bancos de la eurozona han repatriado o movido sus reservas para reforzar la autonomía estratégica en un contexto volátil
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- El Pais English8 Sept, 16:23their copy
- RMF24 (Poland)09:03
Złoto jedzie z USA do Europy. Banki centralne masowo relokują rezerwy
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- DW Top Stories05:17
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis.
- DW Top Stories05:17
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.
- Google News - Europe query13:50
Why are European banks moving gold out of United States? DW.com
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- Axios11:30
America is shedding its status as the default choice for foreign governments to park money, buy weapons and send students. Why it matters: Even modest shifts away from the U.S. could chip away at advantages that have helped sustain American economic and geopolitical power for decades. Driving the news: The Netherlands moved 86 tons of gold out of the U.S. and Canada last week, citing the move as a hedge against "extreme systemic risks." France already moved all of its gold out of New York,...
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:44
NIZOZEMSKA i francuska središnja banka povukle su svoje zlato iz trezora u SAD-u. Razlozi: zabrinutost u pogledu pouzdanosti SAD-a, ali i potreba da zlato bude bliže matičnim zemljama u slučaju krize.
1 reprint
- N1 Info (Croatia)20 Sept, 11:05their copy
Sun, 20 September 2026
2 reports- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)11:46
Nedavna odluka nizozemske središnje banke da prebaci oko 86 tona zlata iz New Yorka u London ukazala je na sve veću zabrinutost pojedinih vlada zbog čuvanja strateške imovine u SAD-u, kao i zbog pitanja bi li joj se u slučaju krize moglo brzo i nesmetano pristupiti. Nizozemska središnja banka kao ra...
- Novinky (Czechia)15:49
Venezuelská vláda je blízko dohody s tamní opozicí ohledně přesunu zlatých rezerv z Londýna do New Yorku. Domluva se týká zlata v hodnotě čtyř miliard dolarů, tedy zhruba 84,6 miliardy korun. Londýn rezervy zadržuje od roku 2019 kvůli sporům o legitimitu tehdejšího venezuelského prezidenta Nicoláse Madura.