Group 1 - Gold stocks continue to rise, with Shandong Gold up 3.5% at 39.6 HKD, Chifeng Gold up 3.34% at 31.54 HKD, and Zhaojin Mining up 2.62% at 30.58 HKD [1] - On September 22, gold prices surged, with spot gold reaching 3720 USD/ounce, marking a historical high and a daily increase of over 1% [1] - Galaxy Securities suggests that the recent Fed rate cuts indicate a trend towards looser monetary policy, which may lead to increased global gold ETF holdings and further drive up gold prices [1] Group 2 - Shenwan Futures analysis indicates that while the Fed's rate cut stance remains cautious under Trump's pressure, the outlook for rate cuts is clear, with expectations for two more cuts this year [2] - The strong performance of US retail sales in August, with a month-on-month increase of 0.6% and a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, supports positive market sentiment [2] - The ongoing increase in US fiscal deficits and debt, along with central banks like China continuing to accumulate gold, reinforces the long-term bullish outlook for gold [2]