11 September 2026 World
Growing freshwater shortage in the Netherlands
Long mobilized against flooding, the Netherlands now faces a freshwater shortage as the Rhine gradually dries up.
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September 2026 4 events
7 September 2026 Markets United States
The Netherlands withdraws its gold from the United States
The Dutch central bank follows France's example in repatriating its gold stock out of New York, a decision that questions the status of the United States as a safe haven.
4 September 2026 Markets
The Netherlands repatriates 86 tonnes of gold from the United States and Canada
The Dutch central bank repatriated to Europe 86 tonnes of gold it was storing on the American continent, citing growing geopolitical tensions and a need to strengthen its crisis preparedness.
3 September 2026 Markets United States
Gold continues strong advance, driven by distrust of the United States
The price of gold reaches 4524.9 dollars, up 3.63%. Several European central banks, including that of the Netherlands which repatriated 10 billion dollars in reserves, are withdrawing their gold stored in the United States, a gesture symptomatic of growing distrust in the reliability of the American ally.
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