行业研究｜贵金属 2025 年 09 月 18 日 证券研究报告 降息落地后，金价的可能走向 [Table_Author] 李纵横 分析师 Email:lizongheng@lczq.com 证书:S1320524090001 投资要点： 2025 年 9 月 17 日1，美国联邦储备委员会结束为期两天的货币政策 会议，美联储主席鲍威尔宣布将联邦基金利率目标区间下调 25 个基点到 4.00%至 4.25%之间。 美联储政策制定关注重点将由通胀转向就业。双重目标平衡层面，鲍威尔 2表示美国劳动力市场的风险是做出降息决定的重点，并且强调"市场风 险平衡已发生转变，就业面临下行风险"、"美联储的政策一直侧重针对通 胀，现在正朝着更中性的政策方向发展"。 年内降息路径及幅度相对明晰。对于本轮降息性质，鲍威尔将其明确定义 为预防式降息（risk management cut），后续政策制定仍将取决于经济数 据表现。从更新的点阵图所呈现的预期判断，年内再次进行两次降息操 作，降息 50 个基点的可能性更大，基本符合市场预期。 短期金价继续上行空间有限，提示关注回调风险。伦敦现货黄金价格近一 月涨幅 11.82%，前期对 ...

Production - Industrial production growth in August was 5.2%, below the expected 5.8% and down 0.5 percentage points from the previous month[3] - The decline in industrial production was primarily due to a decrease in export growth, which turned negative at -0.4% for the first time this year, down 1.2 percentage points from last month[3] - The service production index growth fell to 5.6%, indicating a slowdown in the service sector[3] Investment - Fixed asset investment growth in August was -7.1%, a decline of 1.8 percentage points, with a cumulative growth of 0.5%, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous month[4] - Real estate investment saw a significant drop, with a monthly growth rate of -19.5% and a cumulative decline of -12.9%[4] - Infrastructure investment also decreased, with broad infrastructure cumulative growth at 5.4% and narrow infrastructure at 2.0%, both down from the previous month[4] Consumption - Retail sales growth in August was 3.4%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a cooling in consumer spending[5] - Dining consumption showed slight recovery with a growth rate of 2.1%, while overall goods retail growth was 3.6%, down 0.3 percentage points[5] - The consumption of gold and jewelry surged to 16.8%, doubling from the previous month, while other discretionary categories showed mixed results[6] Outlook - The economic slowdown in August reflects ongoing pressures in production, investment, and consumption, necessitating targeted policy interventions[7] - Future policy efforts are expected to focus on boosting investment and service consumption, with financial tools likely to support infrastructure investment[7] - The overall economic environment remains challenging, with continued pressure from declining exports and a cooling real estate market[7]

Group 1: Social Financing and Credit Trends - The growth rate of social financing stock fell to 8.8%, with new social financing of 2.57 trillion yuan in August, a year-on-year decrease of 465.5 billion yuan[1] - New corporate short-term loans increased by 70 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 260 billion yuan, while new medium to long-term loans decreased by 200 billion yuan to 470 billion yuan[2] - New RMB loans amounted to 625.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 415.8 billion yuan, indicating weak demand from both enterprises and residents[10] Group 2: Monetary Supply and Demand - M1 growth rate rebounded by 0.4 percentage points to 6.0%, supported by a low base from the previous year and a shift of funds towards risk assets[36] - M2 growth rate remained stable at 8.8%, with a year-on-year decrease in corporate and household deposits of 50.3 billion yuan and 600 billion yuan respectively[39] - The internal demand recovery signal remains to be validated, with the current financial data showing a pattern of "government bond supply decrease + insufficient credit demand"[44] Group 3: Economic Outlook and Risks - The recovery of corporate profits is a core variable for future improvements, with signs of marginal improvement in manufacturing sector conditions[5] - The pace and intensity of fiscal efforts are crucial, as the issuance of special bonds slowed down in August, but refinancing bonds increased, indicating a focus on maintaining existing debt levels[5] - Risks include macroeconomic performance falling short of expectations, slower demand recovery, and unexpected geopolitical risks[45]

Group 1: CPI Overview - The US CPI for August increased by 2.9% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month, aligning with expectations[1] - Core CPI rose by 3.1% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month, meeting forecasts[1] - The overall CPI growth rate is consistent with expectations, indicating a moderate transmission of tariffs on inflation[1] Group 2: Food and Energy Impact - Food prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month, with significant rises in tomatoes (4.5%), eggs (3.9%), coffee (3.6%), and apples (3.5%)[2] - Energy prices rose by 0.7% month-on-month, reversing a previous decline of -1.1%, driven by geopolitical tensions and increased summer travel demand[2] - Brent crude oil prices slightly decreased to $67.49 per barrel, indicating a stable outlook for oil prices despite recent fluctuations[2] Group 3: Market Reactions and Future Outlook - Following the CPI release, market expectations for rate cuts in September and October increased, with a projected 25 basis points reduction[1] - The upcoming FOMC meeting will focus on the potential for further rate cuts and the impact of employment data on inflation trends[3] - Concerns about long-term inflation risks remain, despite short-term pressures being manageable[3]

Employment Data - In August, the U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by only 22,000, significantly below the expected 75,000 and the previous value of 79,000[3] - The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.3%, matching expectations but up from 4.2%[3] - The Labor Department revised the non-farm employment data for June and July, resulting in a total downward adjustment of 21,000 jobs[3] Sector Performance - The goods-producing sector saw a job loss of 25,000, continuing a downward trend, while the service sector added 63,000 jobs, down from 85,000 in the previous month[4] - Notably, the manufacturing sector lost 12,000 jobs, and government employment decreased by 16,000[11] Market Implications - Following the employment data release, the market anticipates a 25 basis points rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September and October, with some speculation about a potential 50 basis points cut in September[3] - The short-term U.S. Treasury yields have declined rapidly, while long-term yields have remained relatively stable[5] Economic Outlook - The labor market is showing signs of weakness, but the unemployment rate has not increased significantly, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may not act too quickly on rate cuts[4] - The market is closely monitoring the upcoming CPI data on September 11, which will provide further insights into inflation trends[5] Risks - There are risks associated with the U.S. economy potentially declining more than expected, as well as uncertainties surrounding monetary and fiscal policies[51]

Export Data - In August, exports grew by 4.4% year-on-year, down 2.8 percentage points from the previous month, and below the Wind consensus expectation of 5.9%[3] - Month-on-month, exports were flat with a 0.1% increase, indicating a stagnation in export value compared to the previous month[3] - The decline in export momentum is attributed to a high base effect from the previous year and signs of demand exhaustion from earlier periods[3] Trade with the US and Other Regions - Exports to the US fell by 33.1% year-on-year, a further decline of 11.4 percentage points from the previous month, with a month-on-month decrease of 11.8%[4] - The share of exports to the US has decreased from 12% to 10% in the second half of the year[4] - Exports to non-US regions showed significant growth, with the EU growing by 10.4% and ASEAN by 22.5% in August[4] Product Categories - Labor-intensive product exports saw a significant decline, with categories like bags, clothing, and footwear experiencing drops of -14.9%, -10.1%, and -17.1% respectively, collectively dragging down overall export growth by 1.2 percentage points[5] - In contrast, electromechanical products grew by 7.6%, contributing 4.5 percentage points to export growth, while high-tech products increased by 8.9%, adding 2.1 percentage points[5] Import Data - Imports grew by only 1.3% year-on-year in August, a decrease of 2.8 percentage points from the previous month, primarily due to low prices of bulk commodities[6] - Energy imports continued to decline, with coal, crude oil, and natural gas imports down by -35.9%, -15.1%, and -8.4% respectively[6] - Agricultural imports turned negative again, with a decline driven by reduced volumes and prices of grains and soybeans[6] Future Outlook - Export momentum may weaken further due to high base effects in Q4, but there are supportive factors such as improved global economic recovery, particularly in the EU and ASEAN regions, which together account for 33% of China's total exports[8] - Exports to Africa have been strong, with a cumulative growth rate reaching 24.6% in August, increasing its share of total exports to 6%[8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Positive" (maintained) [2] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the significance of the "Artificial Intelligence +" policy issued by the State Council, which aims to elevate China's digital economy from connectivity to intelligent driving, marking a qualitative leap in productivity [6][8] - The policy outlines three developmental stages with specific targets for 2027, 2030, and 2035, indicating a clear path for the integration of AI into various sectors [7][8] - The report identifies six key actions to accelerate AI implementation across different domains, focusing on the integration of AI with economic and social development [9][10] Summary by Sections 1. "Artificial Intelligence +" Policy Interpretation - The policy aims to deeply embed AI into production, governance, and innovation, transforming the operational logic of the economy and society [6][8] - It represents a strategic shift towards a new productivity paradigm, building on previous initiatives like "Internet +" [6][8] 1.1 Three-Stage Goals - The goals set for 2027 include widespread integration of AI in six key areas, with a target application penetration rate exceeding 70% [7] - By 2030, AI is expected to fully empower high-quality development, with application penetration exceeding 90% [7] - The 2035 goal envisions a transition to an intelligent economy and society, supporting the realization of socialist modernization [7][8] 1.2 Six Key Actions - The six actions target AI applications in various sectors, including technology, industry, consumer quality, public welfare, governance, and global cooperation [9][10] - These actions aim to promote deep integration of AI with economic and social systems, facilitating large-scale applications [9][10] 1.3 Basic Support Capabilities - The report highlights eight foundational capabilities necessary for AI development, including model enhancement, data supply innovation, and computational power coordination [27][29] - Emphasis is placed on the importance of model quality, data diversity, and computational resources as pillars for AI advancement [29] 2. Investment Layout Directions - The report suggests focusing on infrastructure, AI applications, edge devices, and the integration of AI with emerging technologies as key investment areas in the current A-share market [46][49] - Infrastructure is highlighted as critical, with a surge in demand for computational power driven by the growth of generative AI and industry-specific models [49] - AI applications are transitioning from concept validation to value creation, with a focus on matching technology maturity with industry needs [50] - Edge devices are identified as a significant area for growth, particularly in smart connected vehicles and AIoT [51]

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue Insights - The growth rate of general public budget revenue turned positive, with a year-on-year increase of 0.1% from January to July, ending the negative growth trend observed earlier in the year[4] - In July, the monthly growth rate reached 2.6%, the highest for the year, with both central and local revenue growth hitting new highs[4] - Major tax categories, including corporate income tax, domestic value-added tax, personal income tax, and consumption tax, contributed 94% to the revenue growth, indicating a structural improvement in revenue sources[4][25] Group 2: Fiscal Expenditure Trends - General public budget expenditure grew by 3.4% year-on-year from January to July, maintaining stability but showing significant divergence between central and local expenditures[5] - Central expenditure increased by 8.8%, while local expenditure growth fell to 2.5%, the lowest for the year, reflecting challenges in local fiscal management[5] - Social security and health expenditures showed strong growth, with social security spending increasing by 9.8% and health spending by 5.3%, while infrastructure-related expenditures remained weak[38] Group 3: Government Fund Performance - Government fund revenue saw a year-on-year decline of 0.7%, but the rate of decline improved, primarily due to better land transfer income[5] - Land transfer income decreased by 4.6%, indicating ongoing weakness in the real estate market, while government fund expenditure surged by 31.7%[5] - The issuance of special bonds by local governments accelerated, with completion rates reaching 63.1% of the annual quota, a 14 percentage point increase from previous values[5] Group 4: Policy Outlook and Risks - Future fiscal policies will focus on accelerating existing policies and enhancing new tools to stimulate economic growth, as indicated by recent government meetings[6] - Despite improvements in fiscal revenue and expenditure structures, challenges remain, particularly in meeting budget completion rates and addressing weaknesses in real estate-related tax revenues[6][7]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (downgraded) [5] Core Views - The company reported strong revenue and net profit growth in the first half of 2025, achieving operating income of 9.246 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42.14%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.596 billion yuan, up 48.43% year-on-year, marking a historical high for the half-year performance [3][13] - The company is focusing on resource expansion through both internal exploration and acquisitions, with significant progress in geological exploration leading to an increase of 3.85 tons of gold metal [31][34] - The company is accelerating its international capital layout by preparing for an overseas share issuance and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which is expected to enhance its overseas business development and optimize its capital structure [4][36] Summary by Sections Overview - The company’s performance in the first half of 2025 was driven by rising gold prices, with a significant increase in both revenue and net profit [3][13] - The second quarter of 2025 saw operating income of 4.924 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 13.96% and a year-on-year increase of 31.95% [13] Resource Expansion and Projects - The company is actively increasing its gold reserves through exploration and acquisitions, with notable results from the Heihe and Qinghai mining areas [31][34] - The company acquired a 52% stake in Yunnan Western Mining, enhancing its exploration rights in the region, which is expected to boost its gold reserves [34] - The construction of overseas projects is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, with completion expected by mid-2027 [36] Industry Outlook - The company is optimistic about the gold price trends in the fourth quarter of 2025, with expectations of continued upward movement due to easing monetary policies and geopolitical factors [38][44] - The gold market has shown strong performance in the first half of 2025, with gold prices reaching historical highs [38] Financial Forecast and Investment Recommendations - Revenue projections for 2025 to 2027 are estimated at 18.021 billion yuan, 19.898 billion yuan, and 22.680 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits expected to reach 3.431 billion yuan, 4.307 billion yuan, and 5.599 billion yuan [47] - The current market valuation corresponds to a PE ratio of 14.62, 11.64, and 8.96 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, supporting the "Accumulate" rating [47][49]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short term, bond yields may fluctuate downward. Although government bond issuance brings certain net - increase pressure, the certainty of the downward trend of capital prices is relatively high due to the marginal decline of the central bank's open - market maturity scale and the gradual subsidence of tax - period disturbances. In the long term, the bond yield is still in a downward trend under the background of weak fundamentals [8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Bond Market Performance Last Week - Bond yields generally increased, the term spread widened, and the curve became steeper. The 10 - year Treasury bond yield rose 6BP to 1.7465%, the short - term interest rate rose slightly, and the term spread increased by 4BP. Bank - to - bank pledged repo rates and financial institution pledged repo rates both increased. The liquidity of the banking system remained reasonably abundant, and the R007 - DR007 spread narrowed, but the stratification between non - bank institutions and banks still existed [3]. Factors Driving Bond Yield Increases - The increase in market risk preference, tax - period disturbances, and the substantial increase in government bond supply jointly pushed up bond yields. The stock - bond seesaw effect, with the steady rise of the equity index, suppressed the bond market. The tax - period on the 15th led to a convergence of the money market and a significant increase in capital prices. The net increase in government bond issuance also contributed to the rise in bond yields [4]. Policy - related Influences - Policies on preventing capital idling and fiscal discount loans indicate that the pace of comprehensive interest rate cuts may slow down. The central bank's second - quarter monetary policy report emphasizes preventing capital idling, suggesting a possible delay in the pace of reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts. The fiscal discount policy for personal consumption and business loans strengthens the signal of a slowdown in the pace of comprehensive interest rate cuts [5]. Fundamental Situation - Economic data generally declined, and loans in the real - sector weakened, reflecting the weak economic operation. In July, economic and financial data showed that the contradiction of "weak demand + resilient supply + low prices" continued. Industrial added - value growth slightly decreased, overall investment growth was dragged down by real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing, consumption momentum slightly slowed down, and financing in the resident and enterprise sectors was weak [6][7]. Capital - related Situation - This week, liquidity continued to be relatively loose. The maturity scale of the central bank's reverse repurchase decreased significantly, which will relieve capital pressure. The tax - period disturbances are gradually subsiding, and capital prices may decline [7]. Supply - side Situation - This week, local government bond issuance increased, and government bond issuance maintained a net - increase trend. It is expected that the central bank will adjust capital injection to maintain liquidity. The net increase in local government bond issuance this week was 2366 billion yuan compared with last week, and the net increase in Treasury bond issuance also increased by about 1000 billion yuan compared with last week. The scale of government bond payments decreased marginally compared with last week [8].