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Core Viewpoint - The precious metals sector, particularly gold and silver, has experienced significant price increases, driven by various economic factors and geopolitical events [1][2][4]. Group 1: Precious Metals Price Movements - London spot gold rose by 5.93% to $4,611.05 per ounce, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange gold increased by 5.60% to ¥1,032.32 per gram, with holdings up by 10.39% to 347,100 contracts [1]. - London spot silver surged by 22.35% to $90.80 per ounce, and the Shanghai Futures Exchange silver climbed by 31.68% to ¥22,483 per kilogram, with holdings increasing by 12.21% to 719,100 contracts [1]. - Other precious metals also saw gains, with London spot palladium up by 6.95% to $1,755 per ounce and platinum up by 7.93% to $2,301 per ounce [1]. Group 2: Economic Indicators Impacting Precious Metals - The U.S. non-farm payrolls added 50,000 jobs in December, below the expected 60,000, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, slightly better than the anticipated 4.5% [1]. - The annual increase in non-farm employment for 2025 was 584,000, significantly lower than the 2 million increase in 2024, marking the weakest growth since 2010-2019, excluding pandemic years [1]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The CME has adjusted the margin requirements for precious metals contracts, which may lead to increased market volatility and liquidity pressures [2]. - Geopolitical tensions, such as the U.S. military actions in Venezuela, could further influence market dynamics and investor sentiment towards precious metals [2]. - The "Trump 2.0" and "rate cut trade" themes are expected to provide strong momentum for gold prices in the medium term, with key upcoming economic indicators to watch [3][4]. - Central banks are expected to continue increasing gold reserves, with China's reserves reaching 74.15 million ounces by the end of December 2025, reflecting a strategic shift towards gold accumulation [4].