Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-01-25 03:50Group 1: Gold Price Surge - The price of gold has surged significantly, with spot gold reaching $4981.309 per ounce, approaching the $5000 mark [1] - Domestic gold prices have also increased, with several brands of gold jewelry exceeding 1500 yuan per gram, and some reaching 1548 yuan, marking a daily increase of over 50 yuan [3] Group 2: Demand for Bank Safe Deposit Boxes - The demand for bank safe deposit boxes has skyrocketed, with many banks reporting that all available boxes are rented out, leading to waiting lists for new customers [7][9] - In Hangzhou, major banks have completely rented out their safe deposit boxes, and new customers must wait for existing customers to return their boxes before they can rent one [8] - The surge in demand for safe deposit boxes is attributed to the increasing need for secure storage of high-value items like gold bars, particularly among high-net-worth individuals in major cities [9]