Core Viewpoint - Gold prices experienced fluctuations, initially dropping to $3751.9 per ounce before closing at $3780.5 per ounce, influenced by stronger-than-expected U.S. GDP growth and declining unemployment claims [1] Economic Indicators - The final annualized GDP growth rate for the U.S. in Q2 was revised up to 3.8%, significantly higher than the previous estimate of 3.3%, marking the fastest growth in nearly two years [1] - The core PCE price index was adjusted from 2.5% to 2.6% [1] - Initial jobless claims fell by 14,000 to 218,000, the lowest level since mid-July, and well below the market expectation of 235,000 [1] Gold Market Analysis - Gold has seen a year-to-date increase of approximately 42%, currently in a consolidation phase around $3780 per ounce [1] - According to Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, the recent pause in gold's upward trend is considered a healthy correction, and even a drop to $3600 per ounce would not significantly disrupt the overall bullish market structure [1] - Large institutional investors are reportedly still underweight in their gold holdings [1]