Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-05-06 02:24Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that gold prices are experiencing fluctuations, with recent promotional activities leading to a surge in gold purchases during the "May Day" holiday, as prices for some brands have dropped below 800 yuan per gram [1][2][3] - The international gold price saw a decline, reaching a low of 3220 USD per ounce on May 1, but rebounded to 3305.31 USD per ounce by May 5, reflecting a 2% increase [2][4] - Major jewelry brands are offering discounts, with prices for gold jewelry from brands like Chow Tai Fook and Lao Feng Xiang remaining stable around 998 yuan per gram, while Lao Miao Gold is priced at 991 yuan per gram [2][3] Group 2 - Analysts predict that gold prices will continue to experience volatility in the short term, influenced by factors such as trade tensions, a strong dollar, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes [4][7] - The World Gold Council reported that global demand for gold bars and coins increased by 3% year-on-year to 325 tons in the first quarter, marking the second-highest quarterly demand on record [4][5] - Despite a decline in global gold jewelry consumption by 21%, the demand for gold bars and coins in China increased by 29.81% year-on-year, indicating a shift towards gold as a safe-haven asset [5][6] Group 3 - The average stock price of gold-related companies in the A-share market has risen by 28.67% this year, with the highest increase recorded at 68.29% for Chifeng Gold [6] - Analysts from Ping An Securities expect that as gold prices continue to rise, short-term volatility will increase, while the long-term outlook remains positive due to the weakening of the dollar's credit [7]