Group 1 - Gold and silver prices reached historic highs on October 14, driven by escalating US-China trade tensions, overshadowing the impact of the ceasefire plans between Hamas and Israel [1][2] - Spot gold surged 2.9% to a record $4095 per ounce, marking a year-to-date increase of 56.6%, a rare performance since the 1970s oil crisis [2] - Other precious metals also saw significant gains, with platinum rising 1.9% to over $1665 per ounce, and palladium increasing 1.0% to a two-year high of $1469 per ounce [2] Group 2 - The current surge in gold and silver prices reflects a strong demand for safe-haven assets and may indicate a phase of restructuring in the global asset valuation system [3] - Technical indicators show that gold and silver are in overbought territory, with relative strength indices (RSI) at 80 and 83 respectively [3] - Key support and resistance levels for gold are identified at $4050 and $4200, while silver's resistance is at $52.50 and support at $49 [3]