Group 1 - The U.S. House of Representatives has initiated a review of a bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday, with a final vote expected on Tuesday [2] - The shutdown has directly impacted the operations of federal statistical agencies, leading to the postponement of the January employment report originally scheduled for release on Friday [2] - The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that all data collection, processing, and publication will be paused due to the shutdown, affecting not only the employment report but also the JOLTS data [2] Group 2 - If the bill passes smoothly on Tuesday, government funding is expected to be restored, allowing statistical agencies to resume data compilation [3] - However, if the vote encounters obstacles or legislative procedures are delayed, the absence of relevant data may extend further, increasing uncertainty in economic monitoring and decision-making [3] Group 3 - The current paper gold price is reported at 1070.01 CNY per gram, experiencing a significant drop of 93.98 CNY, or 8.07%, with a daily low of 1060.00 CNY per gram, marking a recent low [4] - International spot gold has fallen below 4400 USD per ounce, while COMEX gold has dropped to 4543 USD per ounce, driven by hawkish expectations from the Federal Reserve, leading to a sell-off in global safe-haven assets [4] - Despite rapid withdrawal of institutional holdings, physical demand in the Shenzhen wholesale market has not shown significant decline, indicating a potential "policy bottom" and "demand bottom" dynamic in the short term [4]

Group 1 - The price of paper gold is currently trading around 1026.24 CNY per gram, with a daily increase of 1.68%, reaching a high of 1032.04 CNY and a low of 1009.29 CNY [1] - The short-term outlook for paper gold is bullish, indicating a potential upward trend in prices [1] Group 2 - The global gold price is surging while the dollar is depreciating, leading to a decline in the dollar's share in global foreign exchange reserves [2] - By 2025, the trend of de-dollarization is expected to become more pronounced, with central banks increasing their gold holdings, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in nearly 30 years [2] - The share of U.S. debt in central bank reserves is projected to fall below 25%, while gold's share is expected to rise above 25%, marking the first time since 1996 that gold exceeds U.S. debt in reserves [2] Group 3 - The paper gold price on January 9, 2026, was reported at 1003.45 CNY per gram, with a slight increase of 0.35%, continuing a trend of upward movement [3] - Key support for paper gold is at 1000.00 CNY, with resistance levels between 1009 and 1012 CNY, showing a strong correlation with Shanghai Gold Exchange prices [3] - Market activity remains robust with stable positions and no concentrated redemptions, supported by ongoing central bank gold purchases and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts [3]