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Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes reveal increasing internal disagreements regarding future interest rate cuts, leading to cautious expectations for further rate reductions in early 2026 [1][2] - Following the release of the minutes, traders adjusted their expectations to two rate cuts in 2026, down from three previously anticipated [1] - The U.S. stock market experienced slight declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 0.2% to 48,367.06 points, the S&P 500 down 0.14% to 6,896.24 points, and the Nasdaq down 0.24% to 23,419.08 points [1] Group 2 - Gold prices have surged significantly, reaching a peak of $4,550 per ounce by year-end, with an annual increase of up to 70%, making it one of the best-performing asset classes [1] - JPMorgan analysts predict that gold prices could rise over 10% in the next year, potentially exceeding $4,000 per ounce by 2025 and reaching $5,055 by the end of 2026 due to strong demand from ETFs and central banks [4] - Central banks are expected to remain a key support for the gold market, with projected purchases of 755 tons in 2026, which, while lower than previous years, is still significantly above the average of 400-500 tons prior to 2022 [4] Group 3 - Silver prices have shown extreme volatility, with COMEX silver futures rising from approximately $31 per ounce at the beginning of the year to around $73 per ounce, achieving a return of over 138% [7] - The World Silver Association reports that industrial demand for silver is expected to grow, driven by sectors such as solar energy, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence, which will continue to boost silver's industrial applications [7][8] - The current tight supply of silver is reflected in the low inventory levels, with LBMA silver stocks dropping to historical lows of about 27,000 tons as of November [7]