{
  "id": 5105669,
  "title": "Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dutch-central-bank-shifts-billions-in-gold-to-london-in-crisis",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:43:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/02/dutch-central-bank-shifts-billions-in-gold-to-london-in-crisis-preparedness-move"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amsterdam, Netherlands (AP) — On Wednesday, the Dutch central bank disclosed that it had relocated a substantial amount of its gold reserves from North America to London, citing the need for \"crisis preparedness\" amid heightened global political tensions. The bank announced the transfer of approximately 86 metric tons (94.8 tons) of gold, which comprised 27 metric tons (30 tons) physically moved to a secure vault near Zeist, the Netherlands, and another 59 metric tons (65 tons) sold in New York and subsequently used to purchase gold in London.\n\nPrior to this move, New York and Ottawa, Canada, held 31.3% and 19.7% of the Dutch gold reserves, respectively. Following the transfer, both cities now hold 18.5% of the total gold reserves. The Dutch bank's gold reserves are valued at 72.2 billion euros (around $83.6 billion) as of the end of 2025. DNB's governor, Olaf Sleijpen, stated that the relocation aims to enhance the tradability of the gold reserves and strengthen the bank's resilience and preparedness for potential crises.",
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    "Dutch central bank moves 86 metric tons of gold to London",
    "27 metric tons physically transferred to secure Dutch vault",
    "59 metric tons sold in New York, repurchased in London"
  ],
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        "published": "2026-09-02T13:30:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dutch-central-bank-shifts-billions-in-gold-to-london-in-crisis-5113252",
        "published": "2026-09-02T14:53:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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