Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the recent surge in gold prices, with spot gold reaching a historical high of $3,660 per ounce and COMEX gold futures touching $3,700 per ounce, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions [1][3] - The People's Bank of China reported an increase in gold reserves to 74.02 million ounces by the end of August, marking a continuous increase for ten months, indicating a trend of central banks accumulating gold as a hedge against inflation and currency risks [3] - Factors contributing to the rise in gold prices include persistent high inflation in the U.S., expansionary fiscal policies, and concerns over the dollar's credit system, which have made gold an attractive option for enhancing local currency credibility [3] Group 2 - The domestic gold price has shown a discount compared to international prices, with a difference of $8.1 per ounce as of September 5, which had previously widened to $16.7 per ounce, reflecting market dynamics amid rising international gold prices [3] - The expectation of continued monetary easing by the Federal Reserve, coupled with weak U.S. non-farm payroll data, has reinforced market sentiment for rate cuts, further enhancing the investment appeal of gold [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core View of the Report - Due to the expected expansion of the US fiscal deficit, the potential for the Fed to cut interest rates, continuous gold - buying by central banks globally, and persistent geopolitical risks, precious metal prices are likely to rise and difficult to fall. Investors are advised to mainly establish long positions on price pull - backs [1]. 3. Summary by Related Contents Market Data - **Shanghai Gold Futures**: On July 3, 2025, the closing price was 776.04 yuan/gram, with a change of 0.76 yuan compared to the previous day and - 0.06 yuan compared to the previous week. The trading volume was 202,457.00, and the open interest was 33,329.00 [1]. - **Shanghai Gold Spot (T + D)**: The closing price was 770.33 yuan/gram, down 2.93 yuan. The trading volume was 29,774.00, and the open interest was 225,294.00 [1]. - **Shanghai Silver Futures**: The closing price was 8,747.00 yuan/kg, down 63.00 yuan. The trading volume was 323,881.00, and the open interest was 249,023.00 [1]. - **Shanghai Silver Spot (T + D)**: The closing price was 8,737.00 yuan/kg, down 68.00 yuan. The trading volume was 521,320.00, and the open interest was 3,142,008.00 [1]. - **COMEX Gold Futures**: The closing price was 3,368.70 dollars/ounce, up 30.20 dollars. The trading volume was 129,510.00, and the open interest was 332,177.00 [1]. - **COMEX Silver Futures**: The closing price was 0.92 dollars/ounce, up 0.55 dollars. The trading volume was 39,724.00, and the open interest was 131,315.00 [1]. - **London Gold Spot**: The price was 3,335.70 dollars/ounce, up 33.20 dollars [1]. - **London Silver Spot**: The price was 36.31 dollars/ounce, down 0.20 dollars [1]. Important Information - **US Situation**: The US House - passed "Great Beauty" bill plans to raise the debt ceiling to 5 trillion dollars and expand the fiscal deficit by over 3 trillion dollars. The ADP employment in June decreased by 33,000, reducing the probability of the Fed not cutting interest rates in July, but the expected rate - cut time is still September/October/December [1]. - **Eurozone Situation**: The ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points in June, with the deposit mechanism rate at 2%. The manufacturing PMI in June continued to rise, and the CPI annual rate was in line with expectations but higher than the previous value. The market expects 1 - 2 rate cuts by the end of 2025 [1]. - **UK Situation**: The Bank of England cut the key interest rate by 25 basis points in May. The CPI annual rate in May was in line with expectations but lower than the previous value. The manufacturing and service PMI in June were higher than expected. Due to the GDP decline in April, the expectation of an August rate cut is rising, with 2 - 3 rate cuts expected by the end of 2025 [1]. - **Japan Situation**: The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points in January. It may reduce the quarterly government bond purchase scale from 400 billion yen to 200 billion yen in April 2026. There is still an expectation of an interest - rate hike by the end of 2025 [1]. Trading Strategy - Investors are advised to mainly establish long positions on price pull - backs. For London gold, pay attention to the support level around 3,000 - 3,200 dollars/ounce and the resistance level around 3,500 - 3,700 dollars/ounce; for Shanghai gold, the support level is around 730 - 750 yuan/gram and the resistance level is around 840 - 900 yuan/gram. For London silver, the support level is around 31 - 34 dollars/ounce and the resistance level is around 38 - 40 dollars/ounce; for Shanghai silver, the support level is around 8,300 - 8,500 yuan/kg and the resistance level is around 8,900 - 9,100 yuan/kg [1].