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Market Overview - Gold prices experienced volatility, initially recovering to around $3672 per ounce before dropping over $40 to a low of $3627.82, closing at $3644.22, a slight decline of 0.42% [1] - Silver showed relative strength, closing at $41.797 per ounce, up 0.35% [1] - In the Asian market, gold opened at $3643.64, fluctuated down to $3636.13, and later stabilized around $3647 [1] Influencing Factors - The primary factors affecting gold prices were the strengthening of the US dollar and rising US Treasury yields, with the dollar index reaching a high of 97.60 and closing at 97.36, up 0.34% [2] - The 2-year Treasury yield rose by 1.1 basis points to 3.566%, while the 10-year yield increased by 1.7 basis points to 4.108%, raising the holding costs of gold and diminishing its investment appeal [2] Commodity and Stock Market Dynamics - International oil prices fell, with WTI crude closing at $62.93 per barrel, down 0.52%, and Brent crude at $66.98, down 1.34% [3] - US stock indices reached new highs, with the Dow Jones up 123.92 points (0.27%), S&P 500 up 31.60 points (0.48%), and Nasdaq up 209.40 points (0.94%) [3] - European stock indices also rose, with Germany's DAX30 up 1.47%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.19%, and France's CAC40 up 0.87% [3] Domestic Market Insights - In the domestic market, Shanghai Gold Exchange's gold T+D closed down 0.43% at 823.55 CNY per gram, while silver T+D rose 0.21% to 9851.0 CNY per kilogram [4] - The USD/CNY exchange rate was reported at 7.1128, indicating a depreciation of the yuan [4] Economic Data and Central Bank Policies - Recent US economic data showed mixed results, with initial jobless claims at 231,000, below expectations, while the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index significantly exceeded forecasts at 23.2 [4] - The Bank of England maintained its policy rate at 4.00% and reduced its quantitative tightening pace from £100 billion to £70 billion, indicating a cautious approach to future rate cuts [5] - The Federal Reserve's new board member hinted at potential rate cuts in upcoming meetings, raising market speculation about the Fed's policy direction [5] Geopolitical and Market Dynamics - Recent geopolitical developments include the Trump administration's legal actions affecting the Federal Reserve's independence and the signing of a US-UK technology cooperation agreement [6] - The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, continue to influence market sentiment [6] Gold Industry Insights - Switzerland's gold exports to the US plummeted by 99% in August due to a temporary tariff on gold bars, highlighting market panic [7] - Recent thefts involving gold in Hong Kong and Paris underscore the increasing value and security concerns surrounding gold [7] Long-term Market Outlook - Despite short-term pressures on gold prices due to Fed rate cut expectations being priced in, long-term demand for gold remains strong due to inflation concerns, geopolitical risks, and diversification needs [8] - The market anticipates a potential shift in Fed policy post-2026, which could favor gold investments [8] Technical Analysis - Technical indicators show gold prices have retreated from recent highs, with the current trading range expected to be between $3635 and $3655 [10][11] - The market is advised to monitor key resistance and support levels closely as volatility persists [11]