Group 1 - Recent fluctuations in international gold prices have led to changes in consumer sentiment, with gold prices reaching $3,300 per ounce on May 21, marking the first time since May 9 that prices have returned to this level [1] - On April 22, gold prices hit a historical high of $3,509 per ounce, followed by significant volatility, including a drop below $3,300 per ounce on May 1 [1] - In the Shenzhen Shui Bei gold jewelry market, gold jewelry prices returned to approximately 780 yuan per gram on May 21, after dropping to around 742 yuan per gram on May 15, which is over an 11% decline from the April 22 high of 837 yuan [1] Group 2 - The younger consumer demographic is increasingly participating in the gold market, with many preferring to invest in gold due to declining deposit interest rates, viewing it as a means of preserving value [2] - Despite recent price corrections, many market operators report that downstream sales volumes have not seen significant increases, indicating a cautious market environment [2] - Several institutions maintain a long-term bullish outlook on gold prices, with UBS predicting that gold prices will reach $3,500 per ounce by the end of the year [3]
国际金价高位震荡 年轻消费者持续涌入
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-05-21 17:43