Laopu Gold (06181) experienced a significant surge of 7.66% in Tuesday's trading session, outperforming the broader rally in gold stocks. This impressive gain comes as spot gold prices reached $3,642 per ounce, driven by increasing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
The gold sector's rally is fueled by recent US payrolls data, which has led traders to price in three potential rate cuts for the year, including a quarter-point cut at the Fed's upcoming meeting. Gold stocks are benefiting from this trend, as lower interest rates typically boost the appeal of non-yield-bearing assets like gold. Other notable performers in the sector include Chifeng Gold, up over 5%, and Tongguan Gold, rising more than 4%.
Looking ahead, the gold market's performance may be influenced by several key factors, including a benchmark revision of US jobs data due later Tuesday and upcoming US producer and consumer inflation figures. Analysts remain optimistic about gold's prospects, with some predicting further gains. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has suggested that gold prices could potentially reach nearly $5,000 an ounce if investors shift even a small portion of their holdings from Treasuries to bullion. The ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns about the global economy under President Trump's tariff regime continue to support gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset.