Core Viewpoint - Gold stocks opened higher collectively, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising gold prices [1] Group 1: Gold Stocks Performance - China Gold International (02099) rose by 3.94%, trading at 198 HKD [1] - Zijin Mining (02899) increased by 2.95%, trading at 43.9 HKD [1] - Zhaojin Mining (01818) gained 2.56%, trading at 32 HKD [1] - WanGuo Gold Group (03939) saw a rise of 2.47%, trading at 16.98 HKD [1] Group 2: Market Conditions - The Middle East situation remains tense, with reports of potential military action against Iran by the Trump administration [1] - Satellite imagery indicates a significant increase in the number of U.S. fighter jets in the region [1] Group 3: Gold and Silver Price Movements - Spot gold prices briefly surpassed 5,150 USD, with a daily increase of 1.20% [1] - Spot silver prices saw a daily increase of 2.86% [1] Group 4: Future Price Predictions - ANZ Bank forecasts gold prices to reach 5,800 USD/ounce in Q2 of this year [1] - Jefferies raised its 2026 gold price forecast from 4,200 USD to 5,000 USD [1] - UBS predicts that gold prices could peak at 6,200 USD/ounce by mid-year, supported by central bank and investment demand, expanding fiscal deficits, declining U.S. real interest rates, and geopolitical risks [1]