Group 1 - The international spot gold price opened at $3447.84, reached a high of $3489.51, and closed at $3475.35, marking an increase of $27.83 or 0.81% [1] - The dollar index opened at 97.83 points, closed at 97.67 points, and decreased by 0.17% [3] - The Wellxin precious metal index opened at 7102.21 points, closed at 7228.88 points, and increased by 1.81% [3] Group 2 - The international spot silver price rose by 2.52% to $40.67, platinum increased by 2.53% to $1399.50, and palladium rose by 2.45% to $1136.05 [4] - Despite the dollar index not breaking down, precious metals showed significant strength, driven by expectations of increased demand for safe-haven assets due to systemic financial risks in the U.S. [4][7] - Gold and silver prices continued to rise in the Asian market, with gold breaking through $3500 to set a new historical high [4][12] Group 3 - The dollar index is under pressure but has not yet confirmed a breakdown, with significant support at the 20-week moving average [10] - Fund positions in the dollar futures market show a net short position of $41.0782 billion, indicating a cautious sentiment towards the dollar [10] - If the U.S. ISM manufacturing index performs poorly, it may strengthen expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut, further pressuring the dollar and supporting gold and silver prices [7][12]