Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-20 14:56Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the price of gold has surged, breaking the $4700 per ounce mark, reaching a new historical high of $4702.14 per ounce, with a 0.67% increase [1] - Short-term outlook for gold and silver remains bullish due to ongoing geopolitical risks and uncertainties surrounding the Federal Reserve's independence, as well as a physical shortage of silver [1] - The recent increase in precious metals is attributed to heightened risk aversion following the U.S. announcement of tariffs on European countries and the criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, which challenge the Fed's independence and impact the credibility of the dollar [1] Group 2 - Gold mining stocks have shown recovery, with Ji Hai Gold rising by 6.4% to HKD 1.33, Zijin Gold International increasing by 3% to HKD 175.2, China Gold International up by 1.57% to HKD 194.1, and Shandong Gold rising by 1.41% to HKD 43.14 [2]