Group 1 - The recent surge in international gold prices, reaching a high of $3,400, is primarily driven by increased global trade and economic uncertainties, particularly in response to the U.S. government's proposed "reciprocal tariffs" [1] - The global financial market has seen a significant shift towards safe-haven assets, as evidenced by the simultaneous decline in U.S. stocks, bonds, and the dollar, reflecting concerns over rising U.S. debt and the stability of the dollar [1] - The World Gold Council reported that global physical gold ETFs have seen net inflows for five consecutive months, leading to a record high in total assets under management (AUM) [1] Group 2 - Central banks worldwide have continued to purchase gold, with a net acquisition of 17 tons in March 2025, while only a few central banks, such as Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Singapore, reported net sales [2] - The increase in gold prices is closely linked to the ongoing trend of central bank gold purchases, as the U.S. debt has surpassed $36 trillion, raising concerns about the monetization of U.S. debt [2] - The recent passage of a tax reduction bill by the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to exacerbate the fiscal deficit, further impacting gold prices [2] Group 3 - The current rise in gold prices signals a potential restructuring of the global monetary system, as the reliance on fiat currencies has increased since the collapse of the Bretton Woods system [3] - There is a prevailing view that the U.S. government may be seeking to devalue the dollar to offset rising government debt, which could lead to unintended consequences from aggressive tariff policies [3] Group 4 - The volatility of gold prices is on the rise, as indicated by the increasing ratio of put options to call options, suggesting that the search for safe-haven assets will continue amid growing uncertainties [4]