Bank of France books 15 billion dollar gain on gold
The Bank of France booked a 12.8 billion euro gain by upgrading gold reserves. This move helped the central bank reach an 8.1 billion euro net profit for 2025.
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The Bank of France has reported a significant financial turnaround, recording one-off capital gains of approximately 13 billion euros ($15.1 billion) resulting from a strategic upgrade of its national gold reserves. This windfall, driven by historically high prices in the precious metals market, has allowed the central bank to return to profitability following a period of fiscal pressure.
