【环球财经】纽约金价21日小幅下跌

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the focus on the upcoming speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole annual conference, which is expected to provide insights into the Fed's monetary policy framework and potential interest rate cuts in September [1][2] - The most actively traded gold futures for December 2025 closed at $3,382.90 per ounce, reflecting a slight decline of 0.17% [1] - Silver prices showed strength, with September futures closing at $38.08 per ounce, marking an increase of 0.81% [2] Group 2 - The minutes from the Federal Reserve's July monetary policy meeting indicated that most officials believe inflation risks outweigh concerns about the labor market, contributing to internal divisions regarding interest rate decisions [1] - Switzerland's gold exports to the U.S. surged to nearly 51 tons in July, the highest level since March, with over $36 billion in gold exports accounting for more than two-thirds of Switzerland's trade surplus with the U.S. in the first quarter [1] - Market analysts suggest that disappointing economic data continues to support expectations for the Fed to restart its easing cycle in September, which is likely to bolster gold prices [2]