Hang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-09-22 08:07Group 1 - Spot gold prices have risen significantly, reaching a record high of $3715 per ounce, with a short-term increase of $10 and a rise of 0.83% [1][2] - The Shanghai gold futures contract has also seen a substantial increase, rising over 2% to 846.64 yuan per gram, marking a new historical high [3] - A-share market gold stocks have experienced notable gains, with companies like Xiaocheng Technology rising over 10%, and Hunan Silver previously hitting the daily limit [5] Group 2 - According to Yuekai Securities, the Federal Reserve's potential resumption of interest rate cuts is favorable for the gold market, as lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding gold [8] - The current geopolitical situation and economic policy uncertainties are expected to sustain the upward trend in gold prices [8] - The weakening of the US economy and the ongoing trend of "de-dollarization" in the global monetary system are projected to support gold prices in the medium to long term [9]