Gold prices have reached new record highs, surpassing $2,528 an ounce, as investors eagerly anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. The rally, driven by expectations of potential interest rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical tensions, has pushed gold’s gains to over 22% this year. While some analysts predict further price increases due to factors like central bank purchases and haven demand, others caution that the current surge may impact demand in key markets like China. Traders are closely monitoring Powell’s upcoming remarks and other economic indicators for insights into future monetary policy decisions that could affect gold’s trajectory.