美联储降息预期降温，黄金连续第三日下跌

Group 1 - The market's expectation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut has weakened, leading to a decline in gold prices for three consecutive days, with a maximum intraday drop of 0.8% and a previous day's drop of over 2% [1] - The uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's next steps is heightened due to a backlog of economic data caused by the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which has left officials hesitant about further rate cuts [1] - Analysts note that the recent drop in gold prices in Asian markets is also influenced by weak physical demand, with Indian gold traders significantly lowering prices to attract buyers [1] Group 2 - Despite the recent decline, gold prices have increased by approximately 55% year-to-date, positioning it for the best annual performance since 1979, driven by central banks' significant gold purchases and investors seeking safe-haven assets amid rising fiscal concerns [2] - The long-term trend for gold remains positive, supported by expectations of a weaker dollar and ongoing uncertainty in both short-term and long-term economic outlooks, prompting investors to seek refuge in gold [2] - As of the latest update, gold prices fell by 0.5% to $4,063.21 per ounce, while the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose by 0.1%, with silver and palladium prices increasing and platinum showing slight gains [2]