Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-14 08:55Group 1 - The spot gold price reached a historical high of $4,100 per ounce on October 13 and continued to rise, reaching $4,158.06 per ounce on October 14, marking a 1.19% increase [1][3] - Domestic jewelry brands in China have seen significant increases in the price of 24K gold jewelry, with prices for brands like Laomiao Gold reaching 1,218 RMB per gram, and other brands like Chow Tai Fook and Luk Fook also increasing to around 1,215 RMB per gram [1][3] - The year-to-date increase in the price of domestic 24K gold jewelry is nearly 50%, with the average price at the beginning of the year being approximately 810 RMB per gram [3] Group 2 - There has been a noticeable increase in consumer inquiries about gold prices in physical jewelry stores, although actual transactions are primarily driven by wedding and essential needs due to high prices, leading to a slowdown in investment purchases [3] - Analysts suggest that global geopolitical uncertainties and monetary policy expectations from major economies continue to support gold prices, but caution that the current high prices may require consumers to approach purchases with a rational mindset to avoid impulsive buying [3]