(Kitco News) - For the last four years, central bank demand has transformed the gold market, providing a critical pillar of support for prices. Even if official demand continues to slow, reserve managers are increasingly viewing the precious metal as a strategic asset that can protect against geopolitical uncertainty, financial market instability and declining confidence in traditional reserve assets.

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