2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-09 08:20Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Composite Index has surged past the 3900-point mark, reaching its highest level since August 2015, driven by a significant rise in gold prices and increased gold reserves by the People's Bank of China [1] Market Performance - On October 9, the Shanghai Composite Index opened high and continued to rise, breaking the 3900-point threshold [1] - The ChiNext Index and the STAR 50 Index experienced fluctuations, with a notable surge in the gold sector, where nearly 20 stocks, including Zhejiang Fortune Holdings and Shandong Gold, hit the daily limit [1] Gold Market Dynamics - During the National Day holiday, spot gold prices continued to rise, reaching a historic high, with prices surpassing $4000 per ounce on October 8 [1] - As of the end of September, China's gold reserves stood at 74.06 million ounces, reflecting an increase of 40,000 ounces month-on-month, marking the 11th consecutive month of gold accumulation by the central bank [1] Economic Influences - According to CITIC Securities, expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and concerns over the U.S. economy's downturn have heightened global investor anxiety regarding the credibility of the U.S. dollar and sovereign debt, further driving up the prices of precious metals [1] - Additionally, a supply shortage and the logic of a computing power revolution have contributed to a noticeable increase in copper prices recently [1]