Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the recent increase in gold prices driven by market demand for safe-haven assets and expectations of the Federal Reserve restarting interest rate cuts [2][3] - On September 3, 2025 December gold futures rose by $20.2, closing at $3,619.7 per ounce, marking a 0.56% increase, with an intraday high of $3,640.1 [2] - The U.S. Labor Department reported a decline in job vacancies to 7.18 million in July, the lowest since March, indicating a slowdown in the labor market, which supports dovish monetary policy expectations and bullish sentiment for gold [2] Group 2 - The U.S. dollar index fell by 0.24% to 98.142, contributing to the support for gold prices [2] - According to the World Gold Council, central banks globally purchased a net of 10 tons of gold in July, maintaining their status as net buyers despite a slowdown in purchasing speed [2] - Surbiton Associates reported that Australia's gold production in Q2 2025 reached 76 tons, an increase of 3 tons or 4% from the previous quarter, marking the highest annual production level since the 2022/2023 fiscal year [3]