“黄金”周

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in gold prices, with both London spot gold and COMEX futures breaking the $4000 per ounce mark, is driven by increased market uncertainty and a rising demand for safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and economic instability [1][3][6]. Gold Price Movement - On October 8, London spot gold reached $4031.56 per ounce, marking a daily increase of over 1.19% and a rise of $170 since October 1 [3]. - COMEX gold futures also hit $4052.6 per ounce, with a daily increase of over 1.2% and a rise of $165 since October 1 [3]. - Year-to-date, international gold prices have increased by approximately 50% [3]. Domestic Gold Jewelry Prices - From October 1 to October 8, the price of domestic gold jewelry rose, with prices for 24K gold jewelry increasing from around 1130 RMB to approximately 1165 RMB per gram [3]. - Specific brands reported the following prices on October 8: Chow Sang Sang at 1165 RMB/gram, Chow Tai Fook and Luk Fook at 1162 RMB/gram, and Lao Miao at 1160 RMB/gram, reflecting increases of 33-35 RMB per gram since October 1 [5]. Market Sentiment and Influencing Factors - Analysts attribute the rising gold prices to increased risk aversion among investors due to geopolitical uncertainties, including the U.S. government shutdown and ongoing global conflicts [6][7]. - The U.S. government shutdown has led to a lack of timely economic data, complicating market assessments of the U.S. economy [6]. - China's central bank has been increasing its gold reserves, which bolsters confidence in gold as a safe asset [7]. Future Outlook - Analysts generally expect a long-term upward trend in gold prices, supported by ongoing purchases from central banks and the potential for further economic instability [7]. - The issuance of gold-backed tokens by Tether indicates a growing interest in gold as a hedge against market volatility [7].