Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-01 23:27Group 1: Gold Market Performance - On September 1, COMEX gold prices surpassed $3550 per ounce, reaching a historical high of $3552.2 per ounce, with an increase of over 1% [1] - Domestic gold stocks also performed well, with companies like Western Gold hitting the daily limit, and Hunan Gold rising by 8%. Other gold stocks such as Zhongjin Gold, Shandong Gold, and Chifeng Gold saw increases exceeding 6% [1] - The gold jewelry market experienced price hikes, with brands like Chow Tai Fook raising the price of pure gold jewelry to 1027 yuan per gram, an increase of 12 yuan per gram from the previous trading day [3] Group 2: Economic Indicators and Market Expectations - The international gold price has risen for five consecutive trading days, with an overall increase of over 5% in August, indicating strong market demand for gold [3] - The U.S. core inflation rate, as reported by the Commerce Department, reached an annualized growth rate of 2.9% in July, the highest level since February, suggesting that inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target of 2% [3] - Market expectations are leaning towards potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could support commodity prices, including gold [3] Group 3: Future Projections - Swiss Bank has raised its target price for international gold to $3700 per ounce by the first half of 2026, while analysts at Bank of America predict a more aggressive target of $4000 per ounce [4] - The upcoming non-farm payroll report is anticipated to be a focal point for the market, with expectations that a significant slowdown in employment data could further elevate rate cut expectations and push gold prices to challenge historical highs [5] - As of June 30, 2025, the London spot gold price was $3287.45 per ounce, reflecting a 24.31% increase since the beginning of the year, highlighting gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset [5]