Group 1 - The most actively traded gold futures for August 2025 on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by $2.2 to settle at $3406.5 per ounce, with a gain of 0.06% on the 17th [1] - Gold prices faced profit-taking pressure from investors this week, but geopolitical tensions provided support, leading to a temporary stabilization after a significant drop in the previous trading day [1] - The U.S. Department of Commerce reported a 0.9% month-over-month decline in retail sales for May, exceeding economists' expectations of a 0.5% drop, following a revision of April's data to a 0.1% decrease [1] Group 2 - The World Gold Council's "Annual Central Bank Gold Survey" revealed that 95% of surveyed central banks expect an increase in global gold reserves over the next 12 months, with 43% planning to increase their official gold holdings this year, up from 29% in the previous survey [1] - Over the past three years, global central banks have purchased more than 3000 tons of gold, indicating a strong demand for gold reserves [1] Group 3 - Silver prices surged on the 17th, with July futures rising by $0.81 to $37.180 per ounce, marking a 2.23% increase and reaching the highest level since 2012 [2] - Citibank noted that the silver market is facing several years of supply shortages, with inventory holders being highly sensitive to price changes and strong investment demand [2]