gold bullion
Coverage of gold bullion in the Nexus archive.
- China among top gold buyers as bullion overtakes US Treasuries in global reserves: ECB
China is one of the world’s largest buyers of gold as central banks shift towards the precious metal, which has overtaken US Treasuries in global reserves. The European Central Bank reported that China was the fourth-largest per-country buyer in 2025 after Poland, Kazakhstan, and Brazil, purchasing 25 tonnes, with total purchases exceeding 350 tonnes.
- The 667-pound clue spy agency missed in David Rush’s gold bar scandal: ‘Humiliation for the CIA’
David Rush requested 667 pounds in gold bullion instead of the CIA's preferred mobile currencies like diamonds or rare gems. The CIA missed this clue, leading to humiliation for the agency.
- Four men who stole almost £9m in VAT fraud and blew cash on gold bullion, diamonds and luxury cars jailed
Four men stole nearly £9 million through VAT fraud and spent the illicit funds on gold bullion, diamonds, and luxury cars before being jailed. The case highlights a significant financial crime involving luxury purchases and organized theft.