On August 21, Gold Fields rose 5.94% in regular trading, trading at $47.78/share, with turnover of $30.69 million. The stock extended pre-market gains as bullish institutional research on gold prices continued to drive the precious metals mining sector higher.

On the news front, Deutsche Bank commodity strategist released a latest report stating that gold's fifth \"explosive\" rally phase, which began in 2024, remains intact. Central bank gold purchases and ETF inflows constitute dual inelastic demand support, with a year-end gold price target range of $4,700-$5,100 per ounce. ETF 30-day net inflows have reached 1.5 million ounces, while central bank gold purchases hit a record high of $38.88 billion in actual dollar terms during Q1. Additionally, Canaccord Genuity previously upgraded Gold Fields to \"Buy\" with a target price raised to $57.25, implying significant upside from the current level.

Within the Gold sector where Gold Fields belongs, the overall sector showed broad strength. Among individual stocks, Anglogold Ashanti up 4.05%, Kinross up 2.53%, Newmont Mining up 2.08%, Barrick Mining Corporation up 1.91%, Agnico Eagle Mines up 1.74%.

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