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Why move gold now?
The Dutch central bank moved its gold due to increasing global political unrest. Gold is seen as a safe haven asset, meaning its value tends to hold up during times of economic or political instability. Storing it in a readily tradable location like London ensures it can be accessed quickly if needed to stabilise the economy.
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