Ge Long Hui·2026-01-21 02:01Group 1 - The gold and silver markets have reached historical highs, with spot gold surpassing $4800 per ounce for the first time, reflecting a monthly increase of over 10% and a rise of more than $480 [1] - The precious metals sector in the Hong Kong stock market opened high, with notable gains from companies such as Zhaojin Mining, Shandong Gold, and Zijin Mining, all experiencing increases of over 3% [3] Group 2 - Concerns over global trade and geopolitical outlook have intensified due to Trump's threats of new tariffs on European allies, leading investors to turn to hard assets like gold [2] - Ray Dalio suggests that the escalating trade tensions and increasing fiscal deficits may undermine confidence in U.S. debt, recommending investors allocate 5% to 15% of their portfolios to gold as a key hedge [2]