Group 1 - The article highlights that international gold prices reached a new historical high, driven by factors such as geopolitical tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, leading to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [3][4]. - As of mid-October, global gold ETFs have seen net inflows for five consecutive weeks, indicating strong institutional and central bank buying activity [4]. - Multiple international investment banks have raised their gold price forecasts, suggesting that the gold bull market is not over, with predictions of prices reaching up to $4,600 per ounce by mid-2026 [7][8]. Group 2 - The article discusses the investment implications of the current gold market, suggesting that despite nominal prices being high, there is still investment potential due to the ongoing decline in real interest rates [9]. - It recommends three specific investment vehicles for participating in the gold market, including ETFs that track gold prices and funds that invest in gold-related companies [9]. - The article emphasizes that gold remains an essential defensive and hedging asset in investment portfolios, especially in the context of global monetary easing and persistent geopolitical uncertainties [9].