Core Viewpoint - The gold stocks are actively rising in a bearish market, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts due to worsening employment conditions in the U.S. [1] Group 1: Gold Stocks Performance - Zhumeng Gold (01815) increased by 4.71%, closing at 2 HKD [1] - Zijin Mining (02899) rose by 2.37%, closing at 32.82 HKD [1] - China National Gold International (02099) gained 1.86%, closing at 131.1 HKD [1] - Shandong Gold (01787) went up by 1.61%, closing at 32.9 HKD [1] - Zhaojin Mining (01818) increased by 1.58%, closing at 29.56 HKD [1] Group 2: U.S. Employment Data - In October, the U.S. non-farm employment decreased by 9,100, compared to an increase of 33,000 in the previous month [1] - The number of layoffs reported by Challenger Companies in October reached 153,100, a year-on-year increase 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 interest rates again in December exceeds 70%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool [1] - CITIC Futures emphasizes the importance of the trading window in December, suggesting potential discussions around next year's interest rate cuts [1] - The nomination of a new Federal Reserve chair is expected to be confirmed before Christmas, which may introduce risks related to independence and could act as a bullish driver [1] Group 4: Long-term Outlook for Gold - Long-term factors such as excessive debt and de-globalization are driving the decline of the dollar's credit [1] - Gold is viewed as a preferred asset to hedge against dollar credit risk, with a sustained trend of global central banks purchasing gold [1] - The long-term price center for gold is expected to maintain an upward trajectory [1]