Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-11 01:57Core Viewpoint - Gold stocks in Hong Kong experienced a decline in early trading, attributed to a slowdown in global central bank gold purchases, leading to reduced short-term upward momentum for gold prices [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of the report, Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (06693) fell by 4.92% to HKD 25.52, Shandong Gold Mining (01787) decreased by 4.5% to HKD 28.46, China Gold International (02099) dropped by 3.15% to HKD 73.9, and Zijin Mining (02899) declined by 0.69% to HKD 22.9 [1] Group 2: Central Bank Data - As of the end of July, the People's Bank of China reported gold reserves of 73.96 million ounces, an increase of 60,000 ounces month-on-month, marking nine consecutive months of accumulation [1] - The World Gold Council indicated that by June 2025, global official gold reserves net increased by 22 tons, reflecting a slight month-on-month rise for the third consecutive month [1] - In the first half of 2025, global central bank net gold purchases totaled 123 tons, showing a slight decrease compared to the same period in 2024 [1] Group 3: Analyst Insights - According to a report from China Merchants Securities, the short-term upward momentum for gold prices is weakening, suggesting that while gold has allocation value, caution is advised regarding potential overheating risks [1] - The report recommends that investors focus on structural opportunities rather than broadly betting on gold price increases [1] - Dongzheng Futures noted that market expectations for future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have increased, but this has already been largely reflected in gold prices [1]