In March 2026, the Saudi Central Bank's reserves rose significantly to <strong>1.86 trillion riyals</strong> ($496 billion), marking the highest level since February 2020. This growth reflects improvements in foreign investments and foreign currency holdings.
The Saudi central bank's reserves grew by <strong>5.3%</strong> annually, reaching <strong>$461 billion</strong> by the end of last year, driven by foreign investments. This growth reflects an increase of approximately <strong>$23 billion</strong>.
Research reports indicate that Chinese government bonds have become an appealing option for reserve assets, demonstrating resilience against recent geopolitical shocks, including the war in Iran.