Video | Shanghai residents offload their Gold as prices surge to record highsRecord-high Gold prices are being fuelled by geopolitical uncertainties01:51Shanghai residents cash in as Gold prices surgeShanghai residents cash in as Gold prices surgePublished: 6:11pm, 30 Jan 2026Shanghai residents have been flocking to sell Gold as the price of the precious metal surges to record highs.The latest jump in Gold prices was fuelled by ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties, but prices slumped by 4 per cent on Friday, January 30.Select VoiceChoose your listening speedGet through articles 2x faster1.25x250 WPMSlowAverageFast00:0000:001.25x
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FRI · 2026-01-30 · 10:11 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0130-11876
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Shanghai residents offload their gold as prices surge to record highs
Shanghai residents are selling their gold as prices have reached record highs. This trend emerged in Shanghai due to economic and geopolitical uncertainties driving up the value of the precious metal.
Johnny WanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-01-30 · 10:11 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Shanghai residents are selling their gold as prices have reached record highs. This trend emerged in Shanghai due to economic and geopolitical uncertainties driving up the value of the precious metal. The article, published on January 30, 2026, highlights the rush to capitalize on the increased gold prices. However, the article also notes that gold prices experienced a 4% slump on Friday, January 30. The video accompanying the article shows Shanghai residents cashing in on the surge.
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Gold prices slumped by 4 per cent on Friday, January 30.
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Shanghai residents are selling gold due to record high prices.
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The latest jump in gold prices was fuelled by ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
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