Group 1 - The price of gold in Japan has reached a historical high of 17,678 yen per gram (approximately 830 RMB), marking a threefold increase compared to ten years ago [2] - The area of Toi in West Izu, known for its hot springs and beaches, has a historical significance as Japan's largest gold mine, producing around 40 tons of gold since the Edo period [4] - A notable exhibit in Toi is the world's largest gold bar, certified by Guinness in 2006, originally weighing 200 kg and later re-cast to 250 kg after being surpassed by Taiwan [6] Group 2 - The value of the 250 kg gold bar has surged from 400 million yen (approximately 18.8 million RMB) in 2005 to 4.4 billion yen (approximately 207 million RMB), an increase of 11 times [7] - The exhibit of the gold bar will end on July 31 due to rising management costs, including insurance and labor, making maintenance increasingly difficult [8] - Japan has seen a rise in gold thefts, including a case involving a former employee of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank who stole gold worth 280 million yen (approximately 13.16 million RMB) [10]

Group 1 - The price of gold jewelry in Shenzhen's Shui Bei International Jewelry Trading Center surged to 753 RMB per gram, marking a more than 25% increase since the beginning of the year and reaching a nearly ten-year historical peak [1] - The rise in gold prices is attributed to multiple factors, including continuous gold purchases by global central banks, weakened expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and heightened geopolitical risks, which have pushed international gold prices above 2400 USD per ounce [3] - Despite the record high gold prices, the retail market is experiencing a mixed response, with some brands offering "fixed price" gold jewelry at prices as high as 900 RMB per gram, while traditional small merchants face profit compression [5] Group 2 - Ordinary investors are advised to approach the current gold price surge with caution, as prices are at historical highs and short-term volatility risks are increasing, suggesting a rational perspective on market enthusiasm [7] - Consumers with rigid demand are encouraged to adopt a "phased purchasing" strategy, prioritizing cost-effective basic styles to avoid impulsive spending [7] - The ongoing price fluctuations in the gold market raise questions about whether this is a fleeting phenomenon or the beginning of a bull market, inviting discussions on personal investment experiences [8]

Core Viewpoint - The Houthi armed group has significantly escalated its military actions against U.S. and Israeli targets, indicating a broader regional conflict linked to the ongoing Israel-Palestine tensions. Group 1 - The Houthi armed group announced the downing of a U.S. MQ-9 drone using surface-to-air missiles, marking the fourth such incident in two weeks [1] - On the same day, U.S. airstrikes in the Bani Matar area of Sana'a province resulted in 6 deaths and 20 injuries, with ongoing rescue efforts suggesting the casualty count may rise [2] - The Houthi group claimed that this was the third MQ-9 drone downed in ten days and the eighteenth aircraft downed since the recent escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict [4] Group 2 - Following the escalation, the Houthi armed group launched two ballistic missiles targeting military bases in Ashdod and Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv [5] - The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the detection of two missiles from the direction of Yemen and reported successful interception of one missile, with no casualties [6][7]