美联储降息靴子落地，国际金价见顶了吗？

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut to 4.00%-4.25%, marking its first cut of the year, with expectations for two more cuts by the end of the year [1][2] - Following the announcement, COMEX gold futures reached a record high of $3744 per ounce before retreating to $3692 per ounce, indicating market volatility and differing opinions on gold price trends [1][2] - Analysts suggest that the initial surge in gold prices may have been a "buy the rumor, sell the news" scenario, with short-term traders taking profits after the rate cut [2][4] Group 2 - International gold prices have increased by 5% in September and over 33% year-to-date, reflecting strong market interest [3][4] - Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan and UBS, have raised their gold price forecasts, with predictions of prices potentially exceeding $4000 to $5000 per ounce [4] - The weakening of the US dollar due to rate cuts is seen as a significant factor driving gold prices higher, as central banks globally continue to increase their gold reserves to reduce reliance on dollar assets [4][5] Group 3 - Despite the bullish outlook, analysts caution about potential short-term volatility due to profit-taking and uncertainties in the global economy, including fluctuating US economic data and geopolitical tensions [5]