Group 1 - Gold prices reached a historic high, with December futures contracts dropping by $70.8 to close at $3999.7, remaining above spot gold prices by over $10 [1] - The market sentiment for precious metals is bolstered by the U.S. government shutdown and various geopolitical risks, providing strong support for gold prices in the short term [1] - The Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting minutes indicate a potential for further interest rate cuts this year, with predictions suggesting two 0.25 percentage point cuts by year-end [1] Group 2 - The bond market is on alert as delayed U.S. economic data is expected to increase volatility, with traders preparing for potential market disruptions in the $30 trillion U.S. Treasury market [2] - A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached, marking a significant step towards ending a two-year conflict, which may influence geopolitical stability [2] Group 3 - Technical analysis shows that gold futures have a significant bullish advantage in the short term, with the next upward target being a close above the key resistance level of $4100.00 [3] - Key resistance levels for gold futures are identified at $4081.00 and $4100.00, while support levels are at $4019.20 and $4000.00 [3]