Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-23 09:47Group 1 - The market anticipates multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next year, leading to a significant rise in international gold prices, which surpassed $4,400 per ounce, setting new historical highs [1] - On December 23, COMEX gold briefly exceeded $4,530 per ounce, while spot gold also surpassed $4,497 per ounce, both marking historical peaks [1] - The price of gold in RMB reached new highs, with various brands of gold jewelry priced above 1,400 RMB per gram for the first time [3] Group 2 - The price of silver continued its strong upward trend, with a notable increase in demand driven by factors such as supply shortages and rising industrial needs [1] - Silver prices in Shenzhen's market rose from 15 RMB per gram to 19.5 RMB per gram within a month, reflecting a 30% increase [12] - Platinum prices also surged, with recent quotes showing a rise from 300 RMB per gram to over 500 RMB, indicating a significant increase in the precious metals market [12] Group 3 - Retail promotions for gold jewelry have sparked a buying frenzy, with sales exceeding 10 million RMB in a single day at a Wuhan shopping mall, driven by attractive discounts and promotional offers [8] - UBS Wealth Management forecasts that gold may achieve its best annual performance since 1979, supported by continued demand from central banks and a weak dollar [10] - The overall increase in precious metal prices is attributed to investor expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainties, and persistent inflation in the U.S. [15]