Core Viewpoint - Precious metals have experienced significant price increases, with gold, silver, platinum, and palladium reaching historical highs, driven by geopolitical tensions and central bank purchasing behavior [1][5]. Price Movements - As of December 22, gold prices exceeded $4,380 per ounce, marking a daily increase of over 1% and a year-to-date increase of 67.03% [1][2]. - Silver prices surpassed $68 per ounce, with a daily increase of over 2% and a year-to-date increase of approximately 137.03% [1][2]. - Platinum prices rose over 3% to $2,002.3 per ounce, achieving a year-to-date increase of over 120% [1][2]. - Palladium futures reached a new high, with a daily increase of 7% [1]. Stock Market Reactions - The A-share precious metals index rose by 3%, with notable increases in stocks such as Hunan Silver (+6%) and Shengda Resources (+6%) [2][4]. - Hong Kong-listed gold and silver stocks also saw significant gains, with Lingbao Gold rising over 7% and China Gold International increasing by over 6% [3]. Geopolitical Influences - Geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Ukraine's military actions against Russia, have heightened the appeal of precious metals as safe-haven assets [4][5]. Central Bank Behavior - Continuous gold purchases by global central banks are identified as a key factor disrupting traditional supply-demand balances, with expectations of a shift to looser monetary policy by the Federal Reserve further benefiting gold prices [5].
贵金属全线狂飙,黄金、白银、铂金集体创新高,钯期货触及涨停
21世纪经济报道·2025-12-22 02:32