Group 1 - International precious metal prices surged, with COMEX gold futures rising over 2% to a peak of $4612.7 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures increasing over 5% to $83.905 per ounce [2] - The rise in gold prices is attributed to worsening global geopolitical relations, including explosions in Kyiv, U.S. military considerations against Iran, and increased tensions in the Red Sea [2][3] - The VIX index spiked by 18%, indicating a surge in risk-averse investments flowing into gold [2] Group 2 - The geopolitical tensions have led to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, with analysts predicting significant upward potential for gold prices in the medium to long term due to factors like global debt cycles and geopolitical instability [3][4] - Central banks globally are increasing their gold reserves, with the World Gold Council indicating that they will remain net buyers through 2025 [4] - As of December 2025, China's official gold reserves are reported to be 7.415 million ounces (approximately 2306.32 tons), an increase of 86,000 ounces from the previous year [4] Group 3 - The investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell may create additional uncertainty in the market, potentially leading to a weaker dollar and further boosting gold prices [5][6] - Concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence and potential political pressures could lead to more dovish monetary policy, impacting interest rates and gold demand [6] Group 4 - Analysts suggest that while gold prices are expected to remain high, there are risks associated with liquidity changes that could lead to significant price adjustments [8] - The current market sentiment is highly bullish, but caution is advised due to the potential for volatility in precious metal prices [9][10]
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Hua Xia Shi Bao·2026-01-12 11:12