关税“靴子落地”：金价创新高 金饰克价冲千元

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by the U.S. government to impose a 10% minimum tariff on trade partners has led to increased uncertainty in the market, driving gold prices to new highs as investors seek safe-haven assets [1][3][8]. Group 1: Tariff Announcement and Market Reaction - On April 2, U.S. President Trump signed two executive orders establishing a 10% "minimum benchmark tariff" on trade partners, effective from April 5, with higher tariffs for countries with the largest trade deficits with the U.S. starting April 9 [1][3]. - Following the tariff announcement, gold prices surged, with COMEX gold futures reaching a peak of $3,201.6 per ounce on April 2, and remaining around $3,170 per ounce by April 3 [2][4]. Group 2: Gold Price Trends - Gold prices have shown a strong upward trend since the beginning of the year, breaking through significant price levels: $2,700 in mid-January, $2,800 in late January, and $3,000 in mid-March, with continuous increases leading to the recent highs [6][7]. - The current bull market for gold began in 2018, with prices rising from a low of $1,167.1 per ounce, and significant milestones reached in 2019 and 2020, with prices surpassing $1,500 and $2,000 respectively [6][7]. Group 3: Investor Sentiment and Institutional Predictions - Many investors have capitalized on the recent gold price surge, with reports of significant returns on gold ETFs and funds [10]. - Several financial institutions have revised their gold price forecasts upward, with Goldman Sachs predicting a potential price of $3,300 per ounce by the end of 2025, and extreme scenarios suggesting prices could exceed $4,200 [11][12].