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Core Viewpoint - Gold prices have significantly declined, with both spot and futures prices dropping sharply, leading to increased attention on social media platforms [1][2]. Price Movements - As of the latest update, London gold has decreased by over 1.5%, while COMEX gold has fallen by more than 2.6% [2]. - Specific price changes include: - London gold: 3346.170, down 52.409, a decrease of 1.54% [3] - London silver: 37.743, down 0.574, a decrease of 1.50% [3] - COMEX gold: 3399.9, down 91.4, a decrease of 2.62% [3] - COMEX silver: 37.820, down 0.722, a decrease of 1.87% [3] Market Influences - The recent drop in gold prices was influenced by rumors regarding "gold bar tariffs," which initially caused COMEX gold to reach a new high on August 8. Reports indicated that the U.S. government planned to impose tariffs on imported gold bars [4]. - Following these rumors, the White House is expected to clarify the situation, which may help stabilize the market and reduce confusion regarding gold import tariffs [4]. Economic Indicators - Market focus has shifted to U.S. inflation data, which is crucial for determining the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. As of August 11, the probability of the Fed maintaining rates in September is 9.3%, while the probability of a 25 basis point cut is 90.7% [5]. - Upcoming U.S. CPI and PPI data releases are anticipated to impact market sentiment. Higher-than-expected inflation could hinder the recent upward trend in U.S. equities, while lower-than-expected CPI could reinforce expectations for rate cuts, potentially pushing gold prices above the psychological level of $3400 [5]. Stock Market Performance - As of the latest update, U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance, with the Dow Jones down 0.34%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.09% [6]. - Specific index performances include: - Dow Jones Industrial Average: 44023.73, down 151.88, a decrease of 0.34% [7] - Nasdaq Composite: 21469.93, up 19.91, an increase of 0.09% [7] - S&P 500: 6385.81, down 3.64, a decrease of 0.06% [7]