Group 1 - International gold prices reached a historic high of $3,690 per ounce on September 16, with London gold quoted at $3,699.32 and New York gold at $3,737.6, marking increases of nearly 0.5% and over 0.3% respectively [1] - Domestic gold jewelry prices also rose, with brands like Chow Sang Sang, Lao Feng Xiang, and Zhou Li Fu seeing increases of over 1%, and Chow Sang Sang's gold jewelry price surpassing 1,090 yuan per gram, reaching 1,091 yuan with a daily increase of 1.58% [1] - The recent trends in international gold prices are attributed to reactions to the Federal Reserve's potential monetary easing policies and uncertainties surrounding U.S. monetary policy [1] Group 2 - Analysts from Shenwan Hongyuan Futures noted that weak employment data in the U.S. supports the outlook for interest rate cuts in September, contributing to the rise in gold prices [2] - Everbright Futures indicated that the gold-silver ratio has decreased to 86.2, suggesting that buying on dips remains a primary strategy [2] - Goldman Sachs' commodity team predicts that gold could reach $4,000 per ounce within the next 12 months, emphasizing a long-term trend of global investors seeking diversification [2]
国际金价持续走高