Group 1 - Gold is trading around $3337.78 per ounce, with a brief dip to $3320 due to optimistic trade expectations following a trade agreement between the US and EU [1] - US crude oil is trading at approximately $65.18 per barrel, with geopolitical tensions from Houthi forces threatening maritime operations, which supports oil prices [1] - The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting is under scrutiny as the White House pressures Chairman Powell to significantly lower interest rates, with current rates at 4.25%-4.5% [1] Group 2 - The last week of July is significant with the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision, non-farm payroll data, and PCE price index data to be released [2] - The gold market is currently under pressure from short positions after a significant drop, making the weekly close crucial [2] Group 3 - Gold has encountered resistance around $3438 and has retreated to a support level near $3320, indicating a potential for short-term upward movement despite bearish signals on daily charts [4] - The operational strategy for gold suggests buying near $3330 with a stop loss at $3320 and targeting $3342-48, while also considering short positions around $3345 [4] Group 4 - Crude oil continues to show a weak and volatile trend, with daily movements indicating a lack of strong upward momentum [5] - The operational strategy for crude oil suggests selling near $66.10 with a stop loss at $67.00 and targeting $64.50 [5]