Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-26 07:21Group 1 - The A-share market saw a significant rise in resource and energy leading stocks, with Zijin Mining and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) reaching historical highs, both surpassing a market capitalization of 1 trillion yuan [1] - Major companies such as Shandong Gold, Zhongjin Gold, China Uranium Industry, and Weichai Power also experienced notable increases, indicating strong performance in the precious metals and oil and gas sectors [1] - The spot gold price broke the $5,000 per ounce mark for the first time on January 26, setting a new historical record [1] Group 2 - Experts indicated that the surge in gold prices is driven by multiple factors, including central bank gold purchases, expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, geopolitical risks, and trends towards de-dollarization [1] - Continuous gold buying by central banks is highlighted as a crucial fundamental factor supporting gold prices [1] - On January 25, U.S. natural gas futures prices exceeded $6 per million British thermal units, reaching the highest level since 2022, influenced by energy supply tightness due to a winter storm [1]