Core Viewpoint - Gold stocks experienced a collective rise, driven by increasing gold prices and concerns over the U.S. economic outlook due to government shutdowns [1] Group 1: Gold Stock Performance - Zijin Mining International (02259) rose by 8.35%, closing at 137.5 HKD [1] - Tongguan Gold (00340) increased by 7.14%, closing at 2.7 HKD [1] - Lingbao Gold (03330) saw a rise of 6.26%, closing at 16.47 HKD [1] - Zijin Mining (02899) gained 4.1%, closing at 32 HKD [1] - Chifeng Jilong Gold (06693) increased by 2.5%, closing at 28.66 HKD [1] Group 2: Market Influences - On November 6, spot gold prices continued to rise, approaching the 4000 USD/ounce mark [1] - The U.S. government shutdown has reached a record number of days, raising concerns about the negative impact on the U.S. economy [1] - The Congressional Budget Office indicated that if the shutdown lasts for six weeks, economic losses could reach 11 billion USD [1] Group 3: Long-term Outlook for Gold - CITIC Futures noted that long-term debt overexpansion and de-globalization are key factors driving down the credit of the U.S. dollar [1] - Gold is viewed as a preferred asset for hedging against U.S. dollar credit risk, maintaining a long-term upward price expectation [1] - The trend of global central banks purchasing gold is expected to continue [1]