Group 1 - Gold prices continued to fluctuate below $4,050 amid improved market risk appetite, despite a retreat in the dollar [1][3] - Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine situation and new conflicts in the Middle East, support gold's safe-haven appeal, but a rebound in global stock markets has weakened risk aversion [3][4] - Upcoming U.S. economic data, including Q3 GDP and PCE price index, will significantly influence market expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy [3][4] Group 2 - Recent comments from New York Fed President John Williams suggest a tight policy with potential for future rate cuts, raising the probability of a December rate cut to about 67% [3] - Divergent views among Fed officials maintain a strong dollar, which pressures gold prices, while optimistic expectations for rate cuts enhance investor risk appetite [3][4] - Key technical levels for gold include support at $4,030 and resistance at $4,080, with potential price movements towards $4,000 or $4,100 depending on market stability [4]