Group 1 - Gold stocks collectively rose, with China Gold International increasing by 4.97% to HKD 105.7, Chifeng Jilong Gold rising by 4.38% to HKD 25.76, Zhaojin Mining up by 4.42% to HKD 24.1, and Lingbao Gold gaining 4.15% to HKD 12.8 [1] - The overnight gold price surpassed USD 3400 per ounce, reaching a five-week high [1] - Federal Reserve Governor Waller emphasized support for a 25 basis point rate cut in the September meeting, with further cuts expected in the next 3 to 6 months [1] Group 2 - Several gold mining companies reported strong mid-year performance, with Zijin Mining's net profit attributable to shareholders reaching CNY 23.292 billion, a year-on-year increase of 54.41% [1] - Chifeng Jilong Gold's net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of the year was CNY 1.107 billion, a significant year-on-year growth of 55.79% [1] - Zhaojin Mining's net profit attributable to shareholders surged to CNY 1.440 billion, marking an impressive year-on-year increase of 160.44% [1]