LFX(SH:600612) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-13 14:30Group 1 - The gold market experienced a significant surge, with domestic gold prices breaking through 767.85 yuan per gram, reaching a peak of 769.80 yuan, marking a daily increase of 4.97 yuan [1][5] - International gold prices also rose, with U.S. gold reaching 3324.37 USD per ounce and London spot gold increasing by 2.42 USD to 3315.80 USD [2] - Major retail brands like Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang maintained high prices at 998 yuan per gram, while Lao Feng Xiang became the first top brand to exceed 1000 yuan per gram [2] Group 2 - Platinum prices showed a different trend, with Chow Tai Fook reducing its platinum price by 4 yuan to 548 yuan per gram, indicating pressure on profit margins due to rising raw material costs [3] - The buying volume surged by 30%, with significant capital inflow into the market, indicating strong investor interest [5] - Geopolitical tensions and a weakening U.S. dollar contributed to the rising gold prices, with physical gold delivery volumes reaching a three-month high [5] Group 3 - Investors in trading halls were divided, with some increasing their positions while others opted to take profits, indicating a mixed sentiment in the market [7] - The market faced resistance around the 770 yuan mark, with international investment banks suggesting a range trading strategy due to geopolitical premiums being factored into gold prices [8] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange saw intense trading activity, with significant buy orders impacting prices, and foreign funds continuing to net buy in Asia for the seventh consecutive day [10]