CHOW TAI FOOK(HK:01929) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-27 06:12Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that major gold retailers, such as Lao Pu Gold and Chow Tai Fook, are increasing their retail prices for gold products despite a recent decline in spot gold prices. Lao Pu Gold has raised prices for the third time this year, with increases around 20%, while Chow Tai Fook's price hikes are expected to be between 12% and 18% [1][3] - Analysts suggest that the primary reason for the price increases among leading brands is to enhance the proportion of processing fees and maintain stable gross margins, despite the fluctuations in gold prices [1] - A recent survey by Kitco revealed that among 17 analysts, only 5 (18%) are bullish on gold prices for the week, while 8 (47%) are neutral and 6 (35%) are bearish. In contrast, a survey of retail investors showed that 53% are bullish, indicating a more optimistic outlook among retail investors compared to analysts [1] Group 2 - In October, several banks, including ICBC and Bank of China, have raised the minimum investment threshold for gold accumulation products. Industry insiders believe that a floating pricing mechanism helps avoid pricing delays during gold price fluctuations, which have become more pronounced [3] - The increased volatility in gold prices necessitates banks to manage risks more effectively, suggesting that short-term price fluctuations may become a regular occurrence in the market [3]