Core Viewpoint - The price of spot gold has reached a historic high of over $3,560 per ounce, marking a year-to-date increase of over 35% [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - Spot gold has risen for seven consecutive trading days, with significant increases in gold stocks such as Harmony Gold (up over 5%) and AngloGold Ashanti (up over 3%) [1]. - Domestic gold jewelry prices have also surged, with brands like Chow Sang Sang reporting prices of 1,056 yuan per gram and other brands like Chow Tai Fook and Luk Fook at 1,053 yuan per gram [6]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes - The Shanghai Gold Exchange announced adjustments to the margin levels and price fluctuation limits for gold and silver contracts, effective from September 5, 2025 [3][4]. - The margin level for Au (T+D) contracts will increase from 13% to 14%, and the price fluctuation limit will rise from 12% to 13% [4]. Group 3: Consumer Behavior - Consumers appear to have adapted to high gold prices, with some expressing that fluctuations are normal and maintaining a long-term view on gold as a safe-haven asset [9]. - The price of gold jewelry in the Shenzhen market has crossed 800 yuan per gram, which is seen as a critical threshold affecting retail business [7]. Group 4: Economic Factors - Recent dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and economic data have strengthened market expectations for a rate cut in September, supporting gold prices [10]. - The World Gold Council is exploring a digital form of gold, which could revolutionize trading and settlement in the $900 billion physical gold market [11].