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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 (96%) of a 25 basis point rate cut, with further cuts in October and December also likely (over 70%) [4] - International gold prices surged, with London spot gold prices surpassing $3,700 per ounce, and New York December gold futures closing at $3,725.1 per ounce, up 0.16% [4] Group 3 - 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] - The robust consumer spending may provide new considerations for the Federal Reserve's rate cut decisions amid economic challenges [10] Group 4 - European stock indices fell as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with notable declines in bank stocks [12] - The UK's unemployment rate remained high, and average wage growth has slowed, raising concerns among investors and contributing to the downward pressure on European indices [12]