自2024年以来，黄金价格已接近100次刷新纪录

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant rise in precious metal prices, particularly gold and silver, driven by concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve amid a criminal investigation into its chairman, Jerome Powell [1][4] - COMEX gold futures increased by 2.40% to $4608.80 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures rose by 7.33% to $85.16 per ounce, reflecting heightened market volatility and investor interest in safe-haven assets [1] - The investigation into Powell is seen as a potential pressure tactic related to interest rate cuts, which has reignited fears regarding the Federal Reserve's autonomy and led to a resurgence of "sell America" trades [1] Group 2 - Analysts suggest that the ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts are contributing to the upward trajectory of gold prices, which have reached record levels multiple times since the beginning of 2024 [1][4] - HSBC forecasts that gold prices could rise to $5000 per ounce in the first half of 2026 due to increasing geopolitical risks and debt issues, while Julius Baer’s Carsten Menke acknowledges that although gold prices appear high in the short term, long-term support will come from central bank purchases and rising debt levels [4] - Recent adjustments in the operational mechanisms of gold and silver-related funds have been noted, with several fund companies implementing measures such as suspending subscriptions and adjusting redemption prices to enhance risk management and protect investors [4]