Core Insights - On November 13, 2025, global financial markets focused on precious metals, with international spot gold prices experiencing notable fluctuations, reaching $4,129.2 per ounce [1] - The domestic gold market also showed complex dynamics, with real-time prices providing investors with immediate market references [2] Domestic Precious Metals Market - The domestic gold price was reported at 946.3 RMB per gram, while silver, platinum, and palladium prices were 11.6 RMB, 365.7 RMB, and 332.6 RMB per gram respectively [2] - Various jewelry brands offered different retail prices for gold, with notable examples including Chow Tai Fook at 1,313 RMB per gram for gold jewelry and 642 RMB for platinum [5] Gold Price Trends - The Shanghai Gold Exchange reported a gold price of 942.19 RMB per gram, down 4.31 RMB from the previous trading day, reflecting a decline of 0.455% [6] - The price fluctuated during the day, reaching a high of 949.22 RMB and a low of 938.16 RMB [6] Financial Institutions' Gold Bar Pricing - Different financial institutions offered varying prices for their gold bars, with prices ranging from 936.1 RMB to 976 RMB per gram [7] - For instance, the Agricultural Bank's gold bar was priced at 945.2 RMB per gram, while the higher-priced option from Qianjiaxin was 1,072 RMB per gram [7] Investment Logic Behind Gold Price Movements - Recent adjustments in international gold prices followed a significant prior increase, with London spot gold prices dipping below $4,000 per ounce [8] - Factors influencing this trend included a strengthening dollar, high interest rates, and a shift in global investor risk appetite [8][9] Dollar and Interest Rate Impact - A strong dollar typically pressures gold prices, while a weak dollar supports them; recent Federal Reserve actions have contributed to a stronger dollar [9] - High yields on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds, currently above 4.1%, have led investors to reassess the opportunity cost of holding gold [9] Evolving Investor Sentiment - The allure of gold as a safe-haven asset has diminished as geopolitical and financial risks have eased, prompting a shift of funds towards equities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies [10] - The adjustment in gold prices reflects a rebalancing of market investment logic rather than panic selling or a decline in gold's intrinsic value [10]