Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-12 03:01Group 1 - On January 12, the London spot gold price surged, breaking through $4600 per ounce for the first time, reaching a high of $4566.88 per ounce before slightly retreating, marking a 1.28% increase [1] - The A-share gold concept sector opened strongly on the same day, with companies like Mingpai Jewelry, Xiaocheng Technology, and Xingye Silver rising over 12%, while Shengda Resources and Hunan Silver increased by over 11% and 7% respectively [1] - Domestic gold jewelry brands also saw price increases, with Chow Tai Fook's gold price rising to 1426 yuan per gram, an increase of 20 yuan; Lao Miao's price reached 1429 yuan per gram, up by 22 yuan; and Zhou Shengsheng's price also at 1429 yuan per gram, increasing by 19 yuan [4] Group 2 - The World Gold Council's 2026 outlook suggests that gold prices could rise by 15% to 30% from current levels due to factors such as declining U.S. Treasury yields, heightened geopolitical tensions, and increased risk aversion [4] - American Bank predicts that gold prices may reach $5000 per ounce by 2026, citing sustained driving forces behind the recent price surge [8] - China International Capital Corporation (CICC) advises to focus on asset trend changes rather than specific gold price predictions, noting that current gold prices are significantly above short-term valuation models, indicating potential bubble risks [8]