股市早观点，哪些热点？哪些消息？9月3日

Core Viewpoint - The expectation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut has surged, with traders betting on a 25 basis point cut in the upcoming September meeting, leading to significant market movements in gold and silver prices [1]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Interest Rate Expectations - Wall Street traders are heavily betting on a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the September meeting, with the probability rising to 89.6% as of September 2 [1]. - The anticipation of a rate cut has resulted in a sharp increase in gold prices, which briefly surpassed $3500 per ounce, marking a historical high and a year-to-date increase of over 33% [1]. - Silver prices have also surged, breaking the $40 per ounce mark, reaching the highest level since 2011 [1]. Group 2: Currency Market Impact - The U.S. dollar index has continued to weaken, falling below 98 as a result of the shifting expectations regarding interest rates [1]. Group 3: Federal Reserve Leadership - U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has indicated that discussions regarding the next Federal Reserve Chair are ongoing, with several candidates being considered to fill two vacant positions on the central bank's board [1]. - Mnuchin and President Trump have had detailed discussions about the qualifications and characteristics desired in potential candidates for the Federal Reserve leadership [1].