Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-01 06:04Group 1 - International gold prices have reached a new historical high, with COMEX gold hitting $3552.4 per ounce, surpassing the previous high of $3534.1 per ounce set in early August [1][7] - Over the past week, gold prices have increased significantly, with spot gold rising over $80 per ounce, marking a more than 2% increase and reaching a nearly four-month high [1][7] - Domestic gold jewelry prices have also reached recent highs, with brands like Chow Tai Fook and Lao Miao seeing price increases of 18 yuan and 16 yuan per gram respectively [3] Group 2 - Analysts from Bank of America attribute the rise in international gold prices to two main factors: the Federal Reserve's open stance on potential interest rate cuts and recent concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve following the dismissal of a board member [7] - The expectation of continued price increases is strong, with forecasts suggesting gold could reach $4000 per ounce by mid-2026 due to inflation and potential interest rate cuts [7]