According to the Zhitong Finance APP, due to rising safe-haven demand, a decline in the dollar, and a sharp drop in U.S. tech stocks, gold soared to a new high on Wednesday, with spot gold surpassing $3,340 per ounce, exceeding the historical record set on Monday, and has now broken through $3,350. Notably, this marks the third time in the past five trading days that the spot gold price has refreshed its historical record, with an intraday increase of over 3% and a cumulative increase of more than 25% year-to-date. Analysts have stated that the escalating trade war has raised concerns about a global economic recession, and the unpredictability of tariffs announced by Washington makes it difficult for investors to establish long-term positions. In this environment, gold is seen as the most favored safe-haven asset.
On the news front, on Tuesday, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order to investigate the national security risks associated with the U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivatives—this is seen as a prelude to imposing tariffs, which may further escalate the trade war.
In this environment, gold is viewed as the most favored safe-haven asset. Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade, stated that various factors, including the depreciation of the dollar and ongoing safe-haven demand, are favorable for gold.
Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Market at ABC Refinery, noted that increased uncertainty over tariffs, a tougher stance from the U.S. government, and tariffs affecting goods transported through third-party countries could harm global supply chains, all of which support gold prices.
Additionally, traders are betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least three times this year, and overall monetary easing policies are favorable for precious metals.
Looking ahead, ANZ Bank believes that safe-haven buying of gold has not yet accelerated. The bank has raised its year-end gold price forecast to $3,600 per ounce and its six-month gold price forecast to $3,500 per ounce. Last Friday, Goldman Sachs analysts predicted that gold prices would rise to $3,700 per ounce by the end of this year and reach $4,000 per ounce by mid-2026.
As the trade war weakens the credibility of the dollar, the upward momentum of gold prices is forming a collective force, significantly increasing the probability of growth in gold companies' performance.
(1) Trump's significant tariff increases on a global scale have heightened market concerns about the risks of a U.S. economic recession and U.S. debt repayment risks. As the dollar index declines rapidly, the market has formed a collective narrative around the weakening credibility of the dollar, and the end of the divergence in gold prices has opened up valuation space for gold companies.
(2) With the substantial rise in gold prices, the performance growth of gold stocks is likely to achieve higher levels and durations, enhancing market confidence in investing in gold companies.
On the numerator side: Gold prices are expected to continue rising, boosting corporate EPS. In addition to the increasing expectations of stagflation in the U.S., the U.S. approach of imposing significant tariffs globally has raised market concerns about the collapse of the global monetary system, highlighting the importance of gold as a store of value. Gold prices have ample upward momentum, and the profit release of gold stocks is also expected to be smoother.
On the denominator side: The precious metals sector is at a historical low PE level, and there is potential for valuation adjustments. As of April 1, 2025, the PE of the precious metals index is 19.51, at the 9.17% percentile level over ten years and at the 18.41% percentile level over five years. The strengthening of the upward momentum in gold prices essentially enhances the sustainability and stability of performance growth in gold mining companies, which is expected to systematically repair the industry PE level, with potential for valuation adjustments
Tianfeng Securities pointed out that the current valuation of gold stocks is at the 20th percentile of the five-year period, and the sector has both space and momentum for recovery, with the &#34;scissor gap&#34; of gold stocks converging to welcome a window period.
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Gold prices surged past $3,350 per ounce on Wednesday, reaching a new high due to rising safe-haven demand, a decline in the dollar, and a sharp drop in U.S. tech stocks. Analysts pointed out that escalating trade tensions have raised concerns about a global economic recession, making gold a safe-haven asset. The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, driving up gold prices. ANZ has raised its year-end gold price forecast to $3,600, with a six-month prediction of $3,500. Goldman Sachs expects gold prices to reach $3,700 by year-end and $4,000 by mid-2026

- Gold prices surged to new highs on Wednesday, exceeding $3,340 per ounce, driven by increased safe-haven demand, a declining dollar, and significant losses in U.S. tech stocks.  
- Analysts attribute this rise to escalating trade tensions and concerns over a global economic downturn, with gold being favored as a safe asset amid tariff uncertainties.  
- Forecasts suggest gold could reach $3,600 per ounce by year-end, with major mining companies expected to benefit from rising prices and improved earnings potential.

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