Group 1 - The most active gold futures for December 2025 rose by $12.1 to close at $3,383.0 per ounce, marking an increase of 0.36% [1] - The rise in gold prices was supported by an increase in oil prices and a slight decline in U.S. Treasury yields, helping gold to end a four-day losing streak [1] - International oil prices surged over 3% due to increased U.S. pressure on Russia, impacting the overall market sentiment [1] Group 2 - The gold price faced downward pressure recently due to a trade agreement between the U.S., Japan, and Europe, which alleviated trade war concerns [1] - Analysts expect gold prices to remain volatile until the Federal Reserve provides guidance on future interest rate cuts [1] - The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting is anticipated to maintain the current federal funds rate, but any dovish signals could support gold prices [1] Group 3 - Long-term market analysts remain optimistic about gold, suggesting that a clearer dovish path from the Federal Reserve could weaken the dollar and enhance gold's appeal as a hard asset amid rising fiscal deficits [1] Group 4 - The U.S. Department of Labor reported a decrease in job openings to 7.44 million in June, down from 7.71 million in May, which was below economists' expectations of 7.51 million [2] Group 5 - Silver futures for September delivery increased by 5.5 cents, closing at $38.385 per ounce, reflecting a rise of 0.14% [3]