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The Netherlands' central bank has followed France in withdrawing gold reserves held in New York, prompting fresh questions about whether the U.S. is losing its status as the world's premier safe-haven custodian. The moves reflect growing unease among European central banks about geopolitical and financial risk tied to holding reserves on U.S. soil. The repatriations come amid broader debate over dollar-asset safety and shifting global reserve strategies, as central banks reassess where to store gold holdings in light of rising geopolitical tensions.