智通财经网·2025-08-19 06:10Group 1 - Gold stocks generally weakened, with Lingbao Gold down 4% at HKD 11.03, Chifeng Gold down 2.82% at HKD 24.1, Shandong Gold down 2.79% at HKD 26.46, China Gold International down 2.52% at HKD 79.25, and Zijin Mining down 2.13% at HKD 22.98 [1] - The market is awaiting Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's public speech later this week, while also monitoring the potential easing of Eastern European geopolitical conflicts [1] - The slight increase in the US dollar index has put pressure on gold prices, leading to a minor decline in international gold prices on Monday [1] Group 2 - CITIC Futures indicates that the future trend of gold will primarily depend on the Federal Reserve's policy direction and geopolitical developments [1] - If the Federal Reserve signals a stronger inclination towards interest rate cuts or if geopolitical risks escalate, gold prices may continue to rebound; conversely, if economic data remains strong and suppresses rate cut expectations or if geopolitical tensions ease, gold may face downward pressure [1] - Investors should pay close attention to this week's FOMC meeting minutes and Powell's speech at Jackson Hole [1]