Group 1 - The total amount of gold futures at the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 86,565 kilograms, with an increase of 1,959 kilograms compared to the previous day [1] - The main gold futures contract opened at 990.00 CNY per gram, reaching a high of 1,001.96 CNY and a low of 982.28 CNY, currently trading at 994.06 CNY, reflecting a 2.02% increase [1] - Trading volume for the day is 496,445 contracts, with open interest decreasing by 2,806 contracts to 205,110 contracts [1] Group 2 - The market is focused on the upcoming U.S. CPI data to be released on October 24, with expectations of a 0.4% month-over-month increase and a 3.1% year-over-year increase [1] - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on October 29 is anticipated, with a general expectation of a 25 basis point rate cut [1]