Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2026-01-11 17:04Group 1 - The domestic gold jewelry market has initiated its first price increase of the year in early 2026, with brands like Chow Sang Sang and Chow Tai Fook raising prices due to rising costs [1] - The price of gold jewelry has increased significantly, with a specific example of a gold bracelet's price rising from approximately 27,000 yuan to about 31,000 yuan, reflecting a price increase of around 14.8% [1] - The current price of gold per gram has approached 1,400 yuan, with reports indicating a daily increase of 10 yuan and a total rise of at least 30 yuan within the week [1] Group 2 - The recent increase in domestic gold prices is primarily driven by the stabilization and rise of international gold prices, which have surpassed 4,500 USD per ounce as of January 9 [2] - Geopolitical risks and lower-than-expected U.S. non-farm payroll data have led to increased investment in gold, supporting a bullish trend in international gold prices [2] - Long-term expectations suggest that continued U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and central banks' increased gold reserves will sustain demand in the physical gold market [2]