Gold-related stocks advanced strongly in the Hong Kong market, with Chifeng Gold and Lingbao Gold each climbing more than 7%. Tongguan Gold, China Gold International, and China Silver Group rose over 6%, while Zijin Gold International gained more than 5%. Shandong Gold, Zhaojin Mining, Zijin Mining, and Zhufeng Gold each increased by over 4%.

According to informed sources, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated to his advisors that if diplomatic efforts or preliminary targeted strikes by U.S. forces fail to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear program in upcoming Geneva negotiations, he will consider launching a larger-scale military operation in the coming months aimed at directly toppling the current Iranian government.