Group 1 - Gold stocks experienced a collective rebound in early trading, with notable increases in share prices: Zhaojin Mining rose by 4.91% to HKD 32.02, Zijin Mining increased by 3.33% to HKD 33.56, Shandong Gold rose by 2.35% to HKD 36.56, Lingbao Gold increased by 2.18% to HKD 19.22, and Chifeng Jilong Gold rose by 1.81% to HKD 30.3 [3] - The surge in gold prices was driven by ongoing concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown, leading to increased market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut and central banks globally increasing their gold holdings [3] - As of the close, the December gold futures price on the New York Mercantile Exchange reached USD 4,359.4 per ounce, marking a 3.47% increase [3] Group 2 - HSBC's recent commodity outlook report indicates that the upward momentum for gold is expected to continue until 2026, supported by strong gold purchases from central banks, ongoing fiscal concerns in the U.S., and expectations for further monetary easing [3] - The target price for gold set by HSBC is USD 5,000 per ounce, reflecting the anticipated sustained demand and market conditions [3]