2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-29 05:38Group 1 - Spot gold prices have surpassed $3,810 per ounce, marking a new historical high with an increase of over 1% on the day and a cumulative rise of approximately 45% year-to-date [1] - COMEX gold also exceeded $3,830 per ounce, indicating strong performance in the precious metals sector [1] - The precious metals sector saw significant gains, with companies like Shengda Resources and Zhaojin Gold hitting their daily limit up, while others like Xiaocheng Technology and Shanjin International also experienced notable increases [1] Group 2 - The price of gold jewelry has reached a peak, with brands like Chow Sang Sang quoting gold at 1,111 RMB per gram, reflecting a 5 RMB increase from the previous day [3] - The largest gold ETF, SPDR, has seen its holdings rise to 1,005.72 tons, the highest level since August 2022 [3] - Analysts attribute the current gold price surge to lower opportunity costs due to interest rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have increased market risk aversion [3] Group 3 - Deutsche Bank noted that the recent record high in gold prices is driven by investor fear and the perception of gold as a safe haven during times of panic [3] - Goldman Sachs projected that gold prices could reach $4,000 per ounce by 2026 under baseline scenarios, with potential peaks of $4,500 and $5,000 per ounce under tail risk scenarios [3]