According to reports from Jinshi Data, gold futures rose slightly in relatively light trading, but due to the unclear outlook for Fed rate cuts and the resilience of U.S. economic data, gold prices are expected to end the week slightly lower. Analysts at Mitsubishi UFJ stated that strong initial jobless claims and retail sales data have kept the market cautious ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting. Nevertheless, influenced by geopolitical risks and a declining dollar, gold prices have risen 27% since the beginning of the year. Analysts say the market is waiting for further clarity on U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and rate cut prospects, with gold prices remaining in a range-bound fluctuation recently.