Sinomine(SZ:002738) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-24 02:19Group 1: A-shares and Metal Sector Performance - The A-share non-ferrous metal sector showed strong performance on December 24, with Zhongkuang Resources rising over 6% and several other stocks like Shengda Resources and Xingye Silver Tin increasing by over 4% [1] - Specific stock price movements include Zhongkuang Resources at 76.19 with a 6.83% increase, Shengda Resources at 31.83 with a 4.53% increase, and Xingye Silver Tin at 36.85 with a 4.48% increase [2] Group 2: Precious Metals Price Movements - Spot gold prices surpassed $4,520 per ounce for the first time, with a daily increase of 0.84%, and a year-to-date increase of nearly $1,900 [2] - The price of spot silver also rose, reaching $72 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of over 150% [2] - Platinum prices hit a historical high, breaking the $2,300 per ounce mark, with a cumulative increase of over 150% this year, marking the largest annual increase since data collection began in 1987 [3] Group 3: Copper and Other Industrial Metals - Copper futures broke the $12,000 per ton mark for the first time, with an annual increase of nearly 38%, potentially marking the largest annual increase since 2009 [4] - Domestic precious metal futures also rose, with platinum futures hitting the limit up, and both silver and palladium increasing by over 6% [5] Group 4: Future Price Predictions for Gold - The World Gold Council predicts that if the global economy slows and interest rates decline, gold prices may rise moderately; in the event of a "black swan" event, gold prices could increase by 15%-30% by 2026, potentially exceeding $5,000 [6] - Goldman Sachs has raised its 2025 gold price target to $4,800, citing expanding U.S. fiscal deficits and declining dollar credibility [6] - UBS has a more aggressive forecast, predicting gold prices could reach $5,000-$5,500 by 2026, emphasizing gold as a hedge against "de-globalization" risks [6]