Core Insights - On September 17, spot gold surged past the 3700 mark, driven by multiple factors including expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, a weakening dollar, and geopolitical uncertainties [1] - The COMEX gold futures rose by 0.23% to $3727.5 per ounce, while SHFE gold increased by 0.19% [1] Economic Indicators - The US dollar index fell by 0.74%, reaching a two-month low of 96.54, with the dollar depreciating by 0.9% against the euro, marking its lowest level since September 2021 [1] - US retail sales for August increased by 0.6% month-on-month, surpassing the expected growth of 0.2%, with the previous value revised from 0.5% to 0.6%, indicating resilient consumer data [1] Federal Reserve Outlook - The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is expected to result in interest rate cuts, with the number of cuts projected between two and three for the year 2025 [1] - The participation of newly nominated Federal Reserve Governor Milan in the FOMC meeting is anticipated to lead to a more dovish dot plot [1] - Ongoing pressure from the White House on Powell and other governors may heighten concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve, potentially increasing market volatility [1]
现货黄金：冲上3700点，受美元走弱等因素助力
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-17 01:14