Jin Rong Jie·2025-08-11 03:09Core Viewpoint - Gold stocks experienced a decline in early trading, with notable drops in major companies such as Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, Shandong Gold Mining, China National Gold Group, and Zijin Mining [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (06693) fell by 4.92%, trading at HKD 25.52 [1] - Shandong Gold Mining (01787) decreased by 4.5%, trading at HKD 28.46 [1] - China National Gold Group (02099) dropped by 3.15%, trading at HKD 73.9 [1] - Zijin Mining (02899) saw a smaller decline of 0.69%, trading at HKD 22.9 [1] Group 2: Gold Reserves and Market Trends - As of the end of July, China's gold reserves reached 73.96 million ounces, an increase of 60,000 ounces month-on-month, marking nine consecutive months of growth [1] - The World Gold Council reported a net increase of 22 tons in global official gold reserves by June 2025, with a slight month-on-month rise for three consecutive months [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: Investment Insights - According to a report from China Merchants Securities, the short-term upward momentum for gold prices is weakening, suggesting caution against overheating risks [1] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing 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, which is already reflected in gold prices [1]