Group 1 - The US dollar index showed a modest gain while December gold futures initially traded lower but later rallied, breaching the $4,000 mark, reaching a high of $4,000.10 and extending to $4,061.20 [1] - The Cash Gold Index remains in a major long-term uptrend, indicating strong bullish momentum, akin to a runaway train with no signs of stopping [2] - As of the latest update, the Cash Gold Index reached a high of $4,038.81, reflecting an increase of $180 for the month, and has consistently climbed the $1,000 ladder [3]