Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-25 09:48Group 1: Gold Price Surge - The gold price has recently reached a new high, with New York futures surpassing $5000 per ounce on January 24 [1] - Domestic gold jewelry prices have also increased, with Chow Sang Sang's gold jewelry priced at 1551 RMB per gram, up 6 RMB from the previous day [2] Group 2: Demand for Safe Deposit Boxes - There is a growing concern among consumers about the safety of storing gold at home, leading to increased demand for bank safe deposit boxes [5] - Many banks are experiencing a shortage of safe deposit boxes, with some customers facing wait times of two to three months for new rentals [8][10] - The supply of safe deposit boxes has not kept pace with the rising demand due to space limitations and operational costs, resulting in a scarcity of available boxes [11] Group 3: Bank Responses and Alternatives - Major state-owned banks have stopped accepting new customers for safe deposit boxes, while some smaller banks still have limited availability [9][12] - Smaller banks offer more flexible rental terms and lower prices, making them an alternative for customers unable to secure boxes from larger banks [12]