Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-08 00:30Group 1 - COMEX gold futures rose by $20.30, an increase of 0.59%, closing at $3453.7 per ounce [1] - The People's Bank of China increased its gold reserves in July for the ninth consecutive month, adding 60,000 ounces to reach 73.96 million ounces, totaling approximately 36 tons since November [1] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's gold inventory has reached a historical high, with over 36 tons of gold bars registered for futures delivery, reflecting a significant increase in demand for gold [1] Group 2 - Traders and banks are capitalizing on the price difference by buying lower-priced gold in the spot market and delivering it to exchange warehouses, indicating strong demand for gold in China [2] - Citigroup has revised its bearish outlook on gold, predicting prices will rise to record highs due to deteriorating U.S. economic conditions and inflationary tariffs, with a forecast range of $3300 to $3600 per ounce in the next three months [2] - A report from China International Capital Corporation (CICC) highlights the weak U.S. non-farm payroll data and an 80.3% probability of a rate cut by August 3, suggesting a new round of rate cut trading may begin [2] Group 3 - Key Hong Kong-listed gold and precious metals companies include Zijin Mining (601899)(02899), Shandong Gold (600547)(01787), Zhaojin Mining (01818), Chifeng Jilong Gold (600988)(06693), Lingbao Gold (03330), China Gold International (600916)(02099), and others [3]