**Market Focus Analysis**
1. The US Federal Reserve is experiencing sharp divisions between "aggressive dovish" and "cautious hawkish" groups. Hawkish members, led by Kansas City Fed President Schmid and Chicago Fed President Goolsbee, warn that inflation remains significantly above the target and oppose rapid rate cuts. Dovish members, including Vice Chair Bowman who calls for "decisive and proactive rate cuts," and Governor Mester who advocates for a total of 150-200 basis points in cuts, are pushing for more easing. This has led to market volatility, with the probability of a 25 basis points cut in October rising to 85.5%. Policy uncertainty is causing the US Dollar Index to oscillate between 97.8 and 98.0.
2. The risk of a US government shutdown is increasing rapidly, with only 4 days left until funding runs out on September 30. Negotiations between the parties are at a "deadlock," as Republicans' temporary funding bill, which excludes healthcare spending, has been rejected by Democrats. The House of Representatives is on recess until October, leaving only September 29 as the final window in the Senate. The White House Office of Management and Budget has instructed agencies to prepare for "permanent layoffs." If the shutdown lasts three weeks, it could reduce fourth-quarter GDP growth by 0.45 percentage points.
3. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a vicious cycle, edging closer to full-scale war. On September 26, Israel targeted and eliminated a Hezbollah drone project leader, prompting Hezbollah to launch ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv suburbs for the first time. The fighting has spilled over into Syria, and international mediation efforts have failed. The World Gold Council notes that such multi-front conflict scenarios can sustain a gold safe-haven premium for 8-12 months.
**Gold and Silver Technical Layout**
Gold
Daily level: The price is holding steady around 3750.20, deviating from the moving averages but with the bullish structure intact.
Hourly level: It's in a narrow oscillation, moving between the moving averages with no clear direction yet.
Operation suggestion: Trade within the 3720.00-3760.00 range, with stop-loss on breakout.
Silver
Daily level: It's oscillating at high levels, with the bullish trend continuing but momentum weakening.
Hourly level: It's consolidating near the moving averages, lacking a clear short-term direction.
Operation suggestion: Trade within the 44.500-45.300 range, with stop-loss on breakout.
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