就业疲软，美联储九月降息定调，短期波动或可逢低布局

Group 1 - Gold prices experienced fluctuations after reaching new highs, with COMEX gold futures closing at $3602.40 per ounce, down 0.91% [1] - The recent ADP employment data for August showed an increase of 54,000 jobs, significantly below the market expectation of 65,000, indicating potential economic weakness [1] - The market is now pricing in nearly a 100% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September following the disappointing employment figures [1] Group 2 - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. rose by 8,000 to 237,000, marking the highest level since June, which further supports the case for a rate cut [1] - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated the necessity of initiating rate cuts in the upcoming meeting, suggesting multiple cuts could occur within the next 3 to 6 months [1] - Analysts noted an acceleration in gold prices since last Friday, driven by increased safe-haven demand as equity markets show signs of weakness [1]