避险情绪退烧国际金价再现跳水，调整还是转折？

Core Viewpoint - The recent decline in gold prices is attributed to substantial progress in US-China trade talks, leading to a decrease in gold's safe-haven premium [1][2]. Group 1: Gold Price Movement - As of May 12, the international spot gold price fell below $3,300 per ounce, reaching a low of $3,208 per ounce [2]. - The Shanghai gold futures main contract closed down 2% at 772 yuan per gram, hitting a near one-month low of 767 yuan per gram during trading [3]. - Gold prices have seen a significant drop, with international gold prices falling below $3,500, $3,400, and $3,300 within two weeks, prompting profit-taking by long traders [4]. Group 2: Gold ETF Trends - The total scale of seven gold ETFs targeting SGE gold 9999 reached approximately 1,522 billion yuan by the end of April, but decreased to 1,450 billion yuan due to falling gold prices [3][4]. - In April, gold ETFs experienced a rapid inflow of funds, with over 10 billion yuan in inflows for four consecutive weeks, totaling 498 billion yuan for the month [4]. - As of May 12, the total scale of these gold ETFs rebounded to 1,490 billion yuan, indicating some funds are entering the market to buy on dips [3][4]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the current market is characterized by high volatility and divergence, with short-term price pressures expected [6]. - The global economic landscape, including trade tensions and inflation expectations, continues to influence gold prices, with a potential for further price corrections [6][8]. - Central banks globally continue to support gold demand, with a net purchase of 244 tons in the first quarter of 2025 [7].