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Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in gold and silver prices is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical risks and strengthened expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][4]. Geopolitical Risks - The Venezuelan crisis, which began on January 3, has raised global concerns about political instability in the Americas, leading to a significant drop in Venezuela's oil exports from 950,000 barrels to 500,000 barrels per day, increasing energy supply risks and driving funds into gold and silver as safe-haven assets [4]. - The escalation of the Greenland dispute, where the U.S. threatened to use force and impose tariffs on eight European countries, has contributed to global market volatility, making precious metals a refuge despite subsequent calming statements from Trump [4]. - Tensions in the Middle East and Asia, including increased U.S. military presence and domestic political instability in Japan and South Korea, have further heightened risk aversion among investors [4]. Federal Reserve and Dollar Credibility - Concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve have intensified following the lawsuit against Chairman Powell on January 11, leading to heightened expectations of interest rate cuts, with the market anticipating 2-3 cuts in 2026, thereby reducing the opportunity cost of holding gold [5]. - The acceleration of de-dollarization is evident as Poland's central bank announced the purchase of 150 tons of gold, and Denmark's pension fund plans to sell U.S. Treasuries, indicating a shift away from dollar-denominated assets [5]. De-dollarization Trend - The de-dollarization trend began in February 2022 with the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which led to the U.S. freezing Russian foreign reserves and using the dollar as a weapon for sanctions, further accelerating the move away from the dollar [7]. - Central banks globally have been increasing their gold reserves, with China's central bank purchasing gold for 14 consecutive months as of December 2025, while industrial demand for silver in sectors like photovoltaics and electric vehicles has surged [7]. Market Outlook - The ongoing de-dollarization and the collapse of the old monetary system, with no new system established yet, suggest that gold and silver may become anchors in the new monetary framework, with strong upward momentum expected in the long term [7]. - In the short term, persistent geopolitical risks and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts may push gold prices to challenge $5,000 per ounce and silver to reach $100 per ounce [7]. - Potential easing of the Greenland conflict or a delay in Fed rate cuts could trigger a correction in precious metals, necessitating close monitoring of U.S.-Europe negotiations and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on January 27-28 [7].