Core Viewpoint - Gold stocks are actively rising against the market backdrop, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts due to worsening employment conditions in the U.S. [1] Group 1: Gold Stock Performance - Zifeng Gold (01815) increased by 4.71%, closing at 2 HKD - Zijin Mining (02899) rose by 2.37%, closing at 32.82 HKD - China Gold International (02099) gained 1.86%, closing at 131.1 HKD - Shandong Gold (01787) went up by 1.61%, closing at 32.9 HKD - Zhaojin Mining (01818) increased by 1.58%, closing at 29.56 HKD [1] Group 2: U.S. Employment Data - In October, U.S. non-farm employment decreased by 9,100, compared to an increase of 33,000 in the previous month - The number of layoffs reported by Challenger Companies in October reached 153,100, a year-on-year surge of 175.3%, marking the highest level for the same period since 2003 [1] Group 3: Interest Rate Expectations - The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting rates again in December exceeds 70%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool - Focus is on the trading window period in December, with potential discussions on rate cuts for the following year [1] Group 4: Long-term Outlook for Gold - Long-term factors such as excessive debt issuance and de-globalization are driving down the credit of the U.S. dollar - Gold is viewed as a preferred asset to hedge against U.S. dollar credit risk, with a sustained trend of global central banks purchasing gold - The long-term price center for gold is expected to maintain an upward trajectory [1]