2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-01 05:12Group 1 - International gold prices have significantly increased, with spot gold surpassing $3470 per ounce, reaching a new high since April 22, and COMEX gold futures also rising [1][6] - Domestic gold jewelry prices have followed suit, with multiple brands seeing prices return to over 1000 yuan per gram, including Chow Tai Fook at 1015 yuan (+0.59%) and Lao Feng Xiang at 1025 yuan (+0.89%) [1][2] - The gold jewelry index in A-shares and Hong Kong stocks surged by 4.56%, with companies like Western Gold and Yuguang Jin Lead hitting the daily limit [3][4] Group 2 - Analysts predict that the gold price will likely break the $3500 per ounce mark soon, driven by expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and declining U.S. economic data [6][9] - Several gold mining companies have reported growth in revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, including Shandong Gold and Zhongjin Gold, benefiting from high gold prices [6] - Long-term investment strategies are focusing on gold as a hedge against inflation, with recent market movements indicating a potential for further price increases [7]