Market Overview - The dollar index experienced a significant drop following Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole meeting, which raised expectations for a rate cut in September, ultimately closing up 0.4934% at 97.7, marking the largest single-day decline since early August [1][2] - Spot gold surged after Powell's remarks, reaching a peak of $3378.8 per ounce during the session, and closing up 1% at $3372.11 per ounce [1][2] - Spot silver also followed gold's upward trend, closing up 1.72% at $38.85 per ounce [1][2] Key News Summary - Powell's dovish signals regarding a potential rate cut in September have bolstered the financial appeal of precious metals, despite internal concerns about inflation from officials like Harker and political uncertainties stemming from Trump's threats to dismiss Federal Reserve governors [3] - On the global trade front, Trump's announcement of tariffs on imported furniture and Canada's decision to maintain steel and aluminum tariffs have complicated trade relations, potentially heightening risk aversion [3] - Geopolitical tensions are also rising, with Trump setting a two-week deadline for Russia-Ukraine negotiations and hinting at new sanctions against Russia, which increases the geopolitical risk premium [3] Trading Insights - Precious metals are expected to continue a strong oscillation in the short term, with the Fed's rate cut expectations being the primary driver; if the September policy is implemented and signals further easing, gold prices may test resistance around $3440 [4] - Conversely, if inflation or employment data exceeds expectations, it could trigger profit-taking [4] - Silver, benefiting from its industrial properties and speculative sentiment, may show greater elasticity compared to gold, but attention should be paid to resistance around $39.5 [4]