Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-01 05:54Group 1 - In August, gold prices surged by 4.78%, marking the best monthly performance since April, attracting global investor attention [1] - On September 1, spot gold rose by 1%, reaching a peak of $3486.16 per ounce, close to the April high, while Shanghai gold exceeded 2%, hitting a maximum of 802.38 yuan per gram [1] - Domestic gold retail prices remain high, with brands like Chow Tai Fook and Mankalon maintaining prices at 1027 yuan per gram [4] Group 2 - The A-share gold and jewelry sector experienced significant gains, with the precious metals index rising nearly 6%, and the Wande Gold ETF index increasing by nearly 2% [7] - Key drivers for the recent rise in gold prices include high expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September and the latest U.S. inflation data, which showed a 0.2% monthly increase and a 2.6% annual increase in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index for July [11] - Analysts suggest that the recent strong performance of gold indicates the end of a prolonged consolidation period and signals a potential autumn bull market [11]