黄金，还在涨！再创历史

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting is underway, with concerns about the impact of recent personnel changes on interest rate decisions, leading to a cautious market sentiment [1] - Major U.S. stock indices experienced declines, with the Dow Jones down 0.27%, S&P 500 down 0.13%, and Nasdaq down 0.07%, while Chinese concept stocks rose, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up nearly 1.8% [1] Group 2 - Following the Federal Reserve meeting, there is a high probability of a 25 basis point rate cut, estimated at 96%, with further cuts in October and December also likely at over 70% [4] - International gold prices surged, with London spot gold prices breaking the $3,700 per ounce mark, and New York December gold futures closing at $3,725.1 per ounce, up 0.16% [4] Group 3 - Analysts expect a larger-than-expected decrease in U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories, supported by geopolitical tensions and a weakening dollar, which bolstered international oil prices [7] - New York light crude oil futures closed at $64.52 per barrel, up 1.93%, while November Brent crude oil futures closed at $68.47 per barrel, up 1.53% [7] Group 4 - U.S. retail sales for August increased by 0.6% month-on-month, exceeding expectations, driven by strong online retail, clothing, and sports goods sales, likely influenced by back-to-school shopping [10] - Despite economic challenges, strong consumer spending may influence the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates [10] Group 5 - European stock indices fell as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with banking stocks under pressure [12] - The UK's unemployment rate remained high, and average wage growth showed a decline, raising concerns among investors and contributing to the downward trend in European indices, with the FTSE 100 down 0.88%, CAC40 down 1%, and DAX down 1.77% [12]