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The United States Dominate The Global Ranking With Impressive Gold Reserves, Surpassing Germany, Italy And France Combined.
The United States leads the global ranking of gold reserves with a stock valued at an incredible US$ 682 billion (R$ 4.3 trillion), which is equivalent to 8,133 tons of gold. This number places the country ahead of all other nations, surpassing Germany, Italy, and France combined.
While the U.S. stores about 70% of its reserves in gold, the United Kingdom keeps less than 15%, the result of selling off a large portion of its stock in the late 1990s.
How Much Gold Do The United States Have?
According to the World Gold Council, the United States has more than double that of the second place, Germany, which holds US$ 281 billion (R$ 1.7 trillion) in gold. Italy ranks third, with US$ 205.6 billion (R$ 1.3 trillion), closely followed by France, with US$ 204.4 billion (R$ 1.3 trillion).
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In comparison, the United Kingdom has a much smaller stock, totaling only US$ 26 billion (R$ 166 billion), which is equivalent to 310 tons of gold.
How The U.S. Accumulated So Much Gold?
The United States has consolidated itself as the largest power in gold through various economic strategies. During the Bretton Woods system, many countries deposited their reserves in American vaults, further strengthening the U.S. dominance in the precious metals market.
The Gold Reserve Act helped boost gold accumulation throughout the 20th century, ensuring that much of this resource remained under American control.
The New York Federal Reserve Vault: The Largest Stock In The World
A large portion of the world’s gold is stored at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, one of the safest vaults on the planet. Located 25 meters below street level, it contains thousands of tons of gold from various countries, serving as one of the main global financial centers.
The storage of this precious metal ensures that the U.S. continues to play a dominant role in the global economy, influencing monetary policies and maintaining an advantageous position in international relations.
Comparison With The United Kingdom And Other European Powers
Despite having been a major holder of gold in the past, the United Kingdom made a controversial decision in 1999, when then Chancellor Gordon Brown sold more than half of the British reserves, about 400 tons of gold. This sale was conducted at a price much lower than the current value of the metal, resulting in a billion-dollar loss for the country.
While countries like Germany, Italy, and France continue to prioritize gold as a strategic reserve, the United Kingdom opted for a different approach, maintaining a smaller proportion of its reserves in this metal.
On the other hand, nations such as Norway, Nicaragua, Croatia, and Armenia have no official gold reserves, relying on other forms of financial assets to ensure economic stability.
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