Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the recent military actions by Israel against Iran, which have triggered significant market reactions, including a surge in gold and oil prices [1][5][3] - Following the military actions, gold prices rose above $3410 per ounce, reflecting a strong market response to the heightened geopolitical risks [1][5] - The ongoing instability in the Middle East has led to increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold, as evidenced by the three-day consecutive rise in gold prices following the recent conflicts [5][8] Group 2 - Historical context indicates that geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, have previously led to a rise in gold prices due to concerns over the dollar's status as a "weaponized" currency [6][12] - The articles outline two significant phases of gold price increases linked to geopolitical tensions: the first phase during the Israel-Palestine conflict in October 2023 and the second phase anticipated in April 2024 [8][20] - The analysis suggests that the current gold price trends are influenced not only by geopolitical risks but also by broader factors such as U.S. dollar credibility, U.S. debt crises, and military and technological dominance [8][12][20] Group 3 - A new index, the Gold Implied Order Reconstruction Index (GIORI), has been introduced to quantify the hidden risks associated with the ongoing global order restructuring, which is believed to significantly impact gold pricing [16][20] - The GIORI index has shown a rapid increase since March 2021, indicating a prolonged period of rising gold prices, with projections suggesting it may reach a peak by April 2025 [19][20] - Current geopolitical complexities are compared to the 1970s, suggesting that if gold prices surpass historical resistance levels, they could enter a new phase of significant upward movement [20]