期货日报：金银价格再创历史新高 普通人还能“上车”吗？

Core Insights - The prices of gold and silver have been rising significantly since last year, leading to increased public interest and investment in these precious metals [1][2] - Despite the overall market interest, retail sales of gold jewelry and bars have seen a decline due to high prices, with many consumers opting for investment in gold bars instead of jewelry [1][2] - Analysts remain optimistic about the long-term prospects for gold, with predictions of prices reaching as high as $5000 per ounce by 2026 [3][4] Group 1: Market Trends - Gold prices have reached historical highs, with COMEX gold futures hitting $4647.6 per ounce and silver futures reaching $91.37 per ounce, marking increases of over 3.5% [2] - Retail gold shops are experiencing lower foot traffic, with promotional activities in place to attract customers, but many consumers are deterred by high prices [1][2] Group 2: Investment Recommendations - Analysts suggest that gold still holds value for investment, but caution against buying at peak prices; they recommend waiting for price corrections to invest in physical gold or ETFs [4] - The current geopolitical tensions and changes in international relations are expected to support the long-term rise in precious metal prices, encouraging investors to consider accumulating gold during price dips [4]