Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-04 02:11Group 1 - The value of gold as an investment is highlighted due to ongoing global trade tensions and geopolitical instability, with a positive outlook for medium to long-term price increases [1][4] - On August 4, the precious metals sector opened higher against the market trend, with notable gains in several gold companies: Chifeng Jilong Gold (+5.38%), Shandong Gold (+4.54%), and others [2][1] - The U.S. labor market showed signs of weakness with non-farm payrolls increasing by only 73,000 in July, below the expected 104,000, and the unemployment rate rising to 4.2% [3] Group 2 - Increased risk aversion has driven gold prices higher, with October contracts on the New York Mercantile Exchange surpassing $3,400, reflecting a 2.02% increase [4] - The resilience of the U.S. job market and economic performance may extend the timeline for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, providing a favorable environment for gold investments [4] - Central banks are expected to continue leading gold demand, with projections indicating significant support for gold prices through 2025 [4]