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Core Viewpoint - The precious metals sector continues its strong performance from the previous year, with both gold and silver prices reaching historical highs in early January 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Gold Price Performance - On January 12, 2025, the London gold spot price surpassed $4600 per ounce for the first time, reaching a peak of $4611.210 per ounce, marking a historical high. The year-to-date increase in international gold prices has exceeded 6% [1]. - The Shanghai Gold Exchange's Au99.99 gold spot opened at 1003.50 yuan per gram on the same day, with a peak of 1029.00 yuan per gram, also a historical high [1]. Group 2: Silver Price Performance - The London silver spot price also showed strong performance, breaking through the $84 and $85 per ounce thresholds on January 12, 2025, with a peak of $85.546 per ounce, setting a new historical high [1]. Group 3: Factors Influencing Gold Prices - Short-term gold price movements are driven by three main factors: strengthened expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainties acting as short-term catalysts, and ongoing purchases of gold by central banks [2]. - The World Gold Council reported that global central banks net purchased 45 tons of gold in November 2025, maintaining a high level of gold buying despite a slight decrease from October [2]. - From early 2025 to November 2025, global central banks reported a cumulative net purchase of 297 tons of gold, indicating strong demand, although lower than record levels from previous years [2]. Group 4: Market Outlook - The ongoing willingness of global central banks to allocate gold remains a core factor influencing gold prices. Additionally, rising U.S. debt risks and questions about fiscal sustainability are decreasing the attractiveness of U.S. dollar assets, prompting a shift towards gold and other safe-haven assets [2]. - The expectation of continued Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, persistent gold purchases by central banks, and ongoing geopolitical risks are likely to sustain long-term demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [2]. Group 5: Market Volatility - Despite reaching new highs, precious metal prices have shown increased volatility. The market may seek a new widely accepted trading range as prices break historical peaks, looking for the next key psychological and technical resistance levels [3].