Odaily Planet Daily News: CITIC Securities research report points out that based on its gold price analysis framework, it is optimistic about gold prices in 2025. The global central bank's buying of gold is expected to continue, and the signaling effect of central banks announcing gold purchases may become more evident. The enthusiasm for gold investment in the global market may persist, structurally possibly 'Asia down, Europe and America up.' In 2025, geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, Russia, and Ukraine may become more unstable, which is favorable for gold prices to rise. In the medium term, cryptocurrencies and gold do not yet constitute a competitive relationship in risk-averse allocations. According to model predictions, under neutral assumptions, the COMEX gold futures price may reach over $3100 per ounce by mid-2025. (Jin Shi)