Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-06 14:41Group 1 - Gold and silver prices have surged at the beginning of 2026, with COMEX silver futures rising over 10% and gold futures increasing over 3% within just four trading days [1][2] - Predictions suggest that gold prices could reach $5000 per ounce and silver could hit $100 per ounce due to factors such as geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases, and potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][6][7] - The precious metals sector has become a leading performer in the A-share market at the start of 2026, with significant inflows into gold and silver ETFs, including a single-day inflow of over 10 billion yuan into gold ETFs [3][4] Group 2 - The current gold bull market has lasted for three years, driven by geopolitical factors, central bank gold purchases, and weakening dollar credibility [4] - International institutions maintain an optimistic outlook for gold prices, with forecasts suggesting a potential decline to $4200 per ounce in Q1 2026, followed by a recovery to $4900 by the end of the year [5] - Silver's price performance is expected to be strong in 2026, supported by industrial demand in sectors such as photovoltaics and new energy, alongside financial attributes [6][7]