Group 1: Gold Market Analysis - Gold prices experienced a slight decline, with December futures down by $3.50 to $3385.00 per ounce, while September silver futures rose by $0.302 to $38.075 per ounce [2] - The market is focused on the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, where Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to provide insights on monetary policy, particularly regarding potential interest rate cuts in September [2] - Technical analysis indicates that gold is in a volatile trading range, with key support at $3325 and resistance at $3350, suggesting a cautious approach to trading [3][5] Group 2: Oil Market Analysis - International oil prices saw a slight increase, with Brent crude rising by 0.19% to $66.97 per barrel and WTI crude up by 0.64% to $63.12 per barrel, supported by a significant drop in U.S. crude inventories [6] - The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a decrease of 6 million barrels in crude oil inventories, far exceeding market expectations, which has bolstered market confidence [6] - Technical indicators suggest a mixed outlook for oil, with short-term bullish trends but a longer-term bearish sentiment as prices have broken below previous support levels [7]