Group 1 - Gold prices have recently seen an increase, with spot gold breaking through $3360.00 per ounce, currently reported at $3359.78 per ounce, up 0.14% for the day. COMEX gold futures are reported at $3380.30 per ounce, up 1.09% for the day [1] - The European Central Bank's annual report indicates that the dollar's share in global foreign exchange reserves is 46% for 2024, showing a slight decline from the previous year. In contrast, gold's share in foreign exchange reserves has risen to 20%, surpassing the euro to become the second-largest reserve asset globally [1] - China's foreign exchange reserves reached $32853 billion by the end of May, increasing by $36 billion, or 0.11%, from the end of April. Gold reserves increased by 60,000 ounces, marking the central bank's continuous seven-month accumulation [2] Group 2 - The report from AT Global Markets highlights that uncertainty in the market is driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of unilateral tariff rates, which has put pressure on the dollar [1] - The chief economist at Zheshang Securities anticipates further upward potential for gold prices, emphasizing the positive impact of central bank gold purchases on gold prices in the medium to long term [2] - Several Hong Kong-listed companies related to gold and precious metals include Zijin Mining (02899), Shandong Gold (01787), and China Gold International (02099), among others [3]