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Core Insights - The annual electronic trading survey by JPMorgan reveals that 41% of respondents believe geopolitical tensions will have the greatest impact on financial markets this year, more than doubling from 2025 [1] - Technological innovations, such as AI, rank second at 19%, while interest rate policies come in third at 13% [1] - Chi Nzelu, head of the newly established quantitative trading and research team at JPMorgan, indicates that the market is highly focused on ongoing geopolitical tensions, suggesting that a quick resolution is not anticipated [1] Market Opportunities - Tokenized assets are viewed as the largest opportunity in the digital market, with 48% of sell-side respondents and 33% of buy-side respondents selecting this option, surpassing cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and deposit tokens [1] - The survey, conducted in January, included responses from 955 institutional and professional traders globally, reflecting their sentiment heading into early 2026 [1]

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Group 1 - The US banking industry is advocating for a prohibition on companies paying interest on stablecoin balances, which is causing delays in the legislative process for the Clarity Act in Congress [1][2][4] - A meeting hosted by the White House's crypto council included representatives from major banks and crypto trade associations, highlighting the industry's unified stance against interest payments on stablecoins [3] - The document shared among banks emphasizes limited exemptions to the prohibition and warns that allowing interest payments could lead to deposit flight, negatively impacting local lending [6][7] Group 2 - The American Bankers Association and other banking organizations issued a joint statement advocating for policies that support financial innovation while ensuring the safety of bank deposits [8]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley is accelerating its expansion in digital asset payment services as its global co-head of blockchain business has left after over ten years with the firm [1] - Naveen Mallela has stepped down as global co-head of Kinexys, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley that develops products and services in payment sectors using cryptocurrency underlying technology [1] - A spokesperson for Morgan Stanley confirmed Mallela's departure and stated that the firm plans to appoint a successor soon [1]

Core Viewpoint - JPMorgan Chase is being sued by President Donald Trump for allegedly closing his accounts for politically motivated reasons, which the bank denies, stating that account closures are based on legal or regulatory risks rather than political agendas [1][2]. Company Response - JPMorgan Chase asserts that the lawsuit lacks merit and emphasizes that account closures are not conducted for political or religious reasons, but rather due to legal or regulatory risks associated with certain accounts [2]. Industry Context - The financial services sector operates under stringent regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and customer due diligence (CDD) rules, which necessitate careful monitoring of customer accounts [4]. - Financial institutions face potential sanctions, fines, or legal liabilities for non-compliance with these regulations, leading to a tendency to file numerous Suspicious Activity Reports and classify certain customers as 'high risk' [5]. - Legal restrictions often prevent banks from disclosing the specific reasons for account closures to customers, further complicating the relationship between banks and high-risk individuals [5].

Core Viewpoint - Recent fluctuations in spot gold prices have seen them rebound to the critical level of $5,000 per ounce after experiencing significant volatility, driven by a combination of rational valuation recovery and expectations of continued accommodative monetary policy from the Federal Reserve [1][2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Analysts note that after a sharp decline, gold prices have stabilized as investors are attracted to lower prices, and fears regarding the Federal Reserve's policy have eased [1] - The latest U.S. employment data, which was weaker than expected, has increased market expectations for the Fed's accommodative policies, providing upward momentum for gold prices [1] - The market sentiment surrounding gold prices is sensitive and can lead to significant fluctuations based on news events, but fundamental factors supporting gold prices are expected to persist [1] Group 2: Future Projections - The trend of international economic and political multipolarity suggests that the downward trend of the dollar and the upward trend of gold will continue for some time, with non-U.S. central banks likely to increase gold holdings to mitigate geopolitical and financial risks [1] - Morgan Stanley's commodity research indicates that global central bank gold purchases are expected to remain high at around 755 tons by 2026, significantly above historical averages prior to 2022 [1] - UBS analysts highlight that the traditional logic of real interest rates driving gold prices is weakening, with gold's safe-haven attributes and credit reassessment becoming dual driving forces [2] Group 3: Price Forecasts - Wells Fargo has raised its year-end gold price target for 2026 to a range of $6,100 to $6,300 per ounce, while Deutsche Bank maintains a long-term forecast of $6,000 per ounce [2] - Experts emphasize that current gold prices have significantly deviated from traditional cost ranges, driven more by market sentiment, geopolitical factors, and central bank purchasing behavior rather than high-yield speculative motives [2]

近期，现货黄金价格在经历急涨暴跌的"过山车"行情后，重新站上了5000美元/盎司的关键关口。 "过去主导金价的实际利率逻辑效力减弱，避险属性与信用重估成为双重驱动力。"瑞银集团贵金属策略 师在报告中写道。 摩根大通全球市场策略团队分析师表示，近期金价走势属于短期冲高回落后反转，是消化前期过快涨幅 的阶段性调整，并非长期涨势终结。其预测金价未来数周或数月将进入宽幅震荡区间。 富国银行将2026年黄金年终目标价上调至每盎司6100至6300美元区间。德意志银行贵金属分析师薛家康 (Michael Hsueh)维持了金价长期触及6000美元/盎司的预测。 与此同时，多位专家强调，当前黄金已大幅脱离传统成本区间，高位价格更多由市场情绪、地缘政治及 各国央行购金行为驱动。黄金本质并非高收益投机标的，普通投资者应警惕短期投机炒作行为。 （中国新闻网） 金价大跌后逐渐震荡企稳，东方金诚研究发展部分析师瞿瑞认为，这一方面源于暴跌后，金价估值回归 理性，吸引投资者逢低入场。另一方面，市场认识到美联储短期内难以改变宽松交易的趋势，恐慌情绪 有所缓和。此外，最新公布的美国就业数据超预期疲弱，提升了市场对美联储宽松政策的预期，也为金 ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the challenges faced by financial institutions, particularly in the credit card sector, as they navigate partnerships with technology giants like Apple and the evolving regulatory landscape [1][5][15]. Group 1: Credit Card Industry Challenges - Guangzhou Bank has made significant cuts to its credit card operations, closing all seven of its local branches in Guangdong province, marking a drastic restructuring in the industry [2]. - The bank's credit card loan balance fell sharply to 70.442 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 18.11%, while net income from fees and commissions dropped by 18.52% [3]. - The bank's non-performing loan ratio surged to 4.88% in 2023, more than doubling in just over two years, indicating rising risks in its credit card portfolio [3][4]. Group 2: Goldman Sachs and Apple Card Partnership - Goldman Sachs faced significant losses in its consumer loan business, with pre-tax losses exceeding $7 billion since early 2020, leading to its decision to exit the Apple Card partnership [5][6]. - The initial terms of the Apple Card were unfavorable for financial institutions, with no annual fees and low interest rates, which placed the credit risk burden primarily on Goldman Sachs [6][11]. - The partnership initially saw rapid growth, with over 10 million customers within three years, but operational costs and high credit loss rates ultimately led to its downfall [8][11]. Group 3: Regulatory and Market Pressures - Regulatory changes and compliance challenges became significant hurdles for Goldman Sachs, culminating in penalties from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for customer service failures [14][15]. - The bank's decision to refocus on its core business was influenced by the need to manage its reputation and financial performance amid increasing market volatility [15]. - Morgan Stanley's successful transition to a retail-focused model contrasts with Goldman Sachs' struggles, highlighting the complexities of integrating technology and finance [7][16]. Group 4: Future of Credit Card Business - Morgan Chase is positioned to take over the Apple Card business, leveraging its extensive experience and resources in the credit card sector [16]. - The integration of the Apple Card into Morgan Chase's operations is expected to take two years, reflecting the complexities involved in managing such a business [16].

宏观·经济 - 近期外资机构观点荟 20260210 Q&A 美联储新任主席沃什的政策立场如何，市场对此有何反应？ 市场对美联储新任主席沃什的政策立场存在一定分歧。尽管最初预期他可能持 鹰派立场，但主流机构如高盛认为，沃什的实际立场更偏鸽派。他支持放松监 管，并认为人工智能（AI）具有去通胀效应，这些都表明他在政策上相对温和。 此外，尽管沃什长期支持缩表，但在当前美元流动性和美联储框架下，这一观 点难以落地。 摘要 美股市场近期经历调整，AI 软件股抛售是主因，高盛预计跌势或持续， 但波动高峰已过。市场稳定需盈利改善，投资者情绪恢复需稳健基本面 支撑。 华尔街投行普遍看多黄金，德银、JPM 等将 2026 年目标价提升至 6,000-6,300 美元/盎司。对白银和铜持谨慎态度，高盛预计 2026 年底 铜价可能跌至 11,000 美元左右。 瑞银上调欧元区 2026 年 GDP 增速至 1.3%，主要因宽财政政策，特别 是防务开支。中期来看，财政刺激减弱及人口问题可能拖累经济增长。 AI 科技股面临估值回调和退出困难风险，部分上市公司大幅回撤。德银 认为 AI 驱动的私募信贷交易推动实体经济发展，长期看降低 ...