Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-03 07:24Core Viewpoint - Gold mining and jewelry stocks experienced significant declines following the announcement of new tax policies related to gold trading, which aim to regulate the market and reduce speculative activities [1] Company Performance - Lao Pu Gold (06181) fell by 8.04%, trading at 629.5 HKD - Chow Tai Fook (01929) decreased by 6.18%, trading at 14.28 HKD - Shandong Gold (01787) dropped by 4.53%, trading at 31.22 HKD - China Gold International (02099) declined by 5.86%, trading at 123.7 HKD - Zijin Mining (02899) decreased by 3.41%, trading at 31.14 HKD [1] Industry Analysis - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration released new tax policies aimed at clarifying tax obligations in the gold trading sector, addressing previous ambiguities that allowed for tax avoidance [1] - The new regulations categorize gold based on "purity + function," which is intended to suppress speculative trading and reduce compliance costs for legitimate investments [1] - According to Huatai Futures, the short-term impact of the policy may lead to increased gold prices, putting pressure on physical demand; however, in the long term, the standardization of gold investment could enhance its financial attributes and institutional ownership [1] - The ongoing global financial instability is expected to sustain medium to long-term demand for gold, despite the potential increase in holding costs that may drive wealth towards tangible assets or the stock market, thereby stimulating the economy [1]