黄金、白银，创历史新高

Group 1: Gold and Silver Market - Spot gold prices reached a historic high of over $3500 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of over 30% [1] - The expectation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September has led to a decline in the dollar index, boosting precious metal prices [3] - December gold futures closed at $3546 per ounce, up 0.85%, while September silver futures rose 2.11% to $41.05 per ounce [3] Group 2: Manufacturing Activity - The Eurozone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 50.7 in August, indicating a return to expansion and the best performance in over three years [6] - Germany's PMI improved to 49.8, while France's PMI increased to 50.4, showing resilience in major economies [5][6] - European stock indices saw gains, with the UK FTSE 100 up 0.10%, France's CAC40 up 0.05%, and Germany's DAX up 0.57% [6] Group 3: Oil Market - Geopolitical tensions have raised concerns about potential disruptions to Russian oil exports, pushing international oil prices higher [10] - Brent crude oil futures closed at $68.15 per barrel, up 0.99%, while U.S. oil futures did not have a closing price due to market closure [10] - In August, oil prices fell significantly, with New York oil down 7.58% and Brent oil down 6.08%, amid concerns over global economic growth and oil demand [10] Group 4: Pharmaceutical Industry - Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk reported that its weight loss drug semaglutide significantly reduces heart disease risk compared to its main competitor, Eli Lilly [8] - Novo Nordisk's stock rose by 1.76% following the announcement [8]