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Core Viewpoint - Precious metals, including gold and silver, have collectively surged, reaching new historical highs, with gold breaking the $4,400 per ounce mark for the first time, reflecting a year-to-date increase of over 67% [1]. Group 1: Gold Market - As of December 22, spot and futures gold prices have continued to rise, with London gold reaching $4,401.274 per ounce, marking a year-to-date increase of over 67% [1]. - COMEX gold has stabilized around $4,430 per ounce, also setting a new historical high [3]. - Domestic gold prices have been adjusted upwards, with Chow Tai Fook's gold price reaching 1,368 RMB per gram, reflecting a daily increase of 0.59% [5]. Group 2: Silver and Other Precious Metals - On December 22, both spot and futures silver prices have hit new historical highs, with London silver at $69.229 per ounce, showing a daily increase of 3.25% [8]. - COMEX silver is reported at $69.375 per ounce, with a daily increase of 2.79% [8]. - Spot platinum has also seen significant gains, reaching $2,055.7 per ounce, the first time it has surpassed $2,000 since 2008, with a year-to-date increase of over 127% [8]. Group 3: Market Influences - Citic Securities indicates that the unexpected cooling of the U.S. November CPI has led to an adjustment in market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts in 2026, contributing to the strength of precious metals [9]. - Galaxy Futures notes that the Bank of Japan's cautious stance on future monetary policy, combined with unexpectedly mild U.S. inflation data, has reinforced a trend of economic slowdown, leading to a cautious optimism regarding future interest rate cuts [10]. - The overall market sentiment is influenced by abundant liquidity and strong supply constraints, driving commodity prices to challenge historical highs [9].