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Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent surge in gold prices, with spot gold breaking through $4200 per ounce for the first time, reaching a new historical high of $4218.13 per ounce on October 15, 2023, driven by various macroeconomic factors and geopolitical tensions [2][4]. Gold Market Performance - Spot gold prices increased significantly, with a daily high of $4218.13 per ounce, marking a rise of 1.85% [2]. - COMEX gold also saw a rise, reaching a peak of $4235.8 per ounce, with an increase of over 1.7% [4]. - Major gold jewelry brands in China, such as Chow Tai Fook and Lao Feng Xiang, reported a surge in gold prices to around 1235 RMB per gram, reflecting a notable increase from the previous day [6][7]. Supporting Factors for Gold Prices - Analysts from ING noted that gold and silver have been the best-performing commodities this year, with prices rising over 55% and 80% year-to-date, respectively. This is attributed to the Federal Reserve's easing policies, ongoing central bank gold purchases, and escalating geopolitical tensions, which have increased demand for safe-haven assets [6]. - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's dovish remarks further accelerated gold prices, as investors interpreted his comments as a signal for potential interest rate cuts in October and December, leading to lower U.S. Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, both favorable for non-yielding gold [6][8]. Economic Outlook and Company Updates - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly revised its global economic growth forecast for 2025 from 3.0% to 3.2%, while warning that escalating trade tensions could significantly impact output [9]. - Yunnan Copper announced plans to produce 16 tons of gold and 680 tons of silver by 2025, indicating that rising precious metal prices could positively affect its performance, although its overall impact may be limited due to low self-sufficiency in copper [10]. - Nepean Mining indicated that its foreign mining project is expected to yield approximately 1.1 tons of gold annually once operational [10]. - Western Gold announced a plan for a significant share reduction by a board member, while China Gold reported the completion of a share reduction plan by its shareholder CITIC Securities [10].