Core Viewpoint - The recent decline in gold prices is attributed to reduced risk aversion following the U.S.-China trade agreement, which has led to a more balanced market dynamic for gold [3][4][5]. Group 1: Gold Price Movement - On May 13, gold prices in the Asian market opened at $3,239.25 per ounce for spot London gold and $3,240.70 per ounce for New York futures, reflecting a drop of 2.69% and 2.76% respectively from the previous day [1]. - Major Chinese gold retailers, such as Chow Tai Fook and Lao Miao, have reduced the price of gold jewelry to below 1,000 yuan per gram, with significant decreases of 16 yuan and 13 yuan per gram respectively over two days [1][2]. Group 2: U.S.-China Trade Relations - The U.S. has committed to canceling 91% of tariffs on Chinese goods and suspending 24% of the remaining tariffs for 90 days, while China has reciprocated by canceling 91% of its counter-tariffs [4]. - This trade agreement is expected to alleviate pressure on both countries' export sectors and reduce uncertainty for Chinese manufacturing, positively impacting investor sentiment [4][5]. Group 3: Economic Indicators and Predictions - The U.S. dollar has seen its largest increase since the November 2024 presidential election, and U.S. Treasury yields have risen, which poses a challenge for gold prices as it increases the cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold [4][5]. - Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast for the first interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve to December, while Citibank has also delayed its prediction from June to July [5][6]. Group 4: Central Bank Gold Purchases - As of April, China's gold reserves increased to 73.77 million ounces, marking a continuous six-month increase, with a total rise of nearly 1 million ounces (approximately 28 tons) over this period [7]. - Global central banks purchased 244 tons of gold in the first quarter, aligning with the average quarterly purchase levels over the past three years, indicating sustained demand for gold as a reserve asset [7]. Group 5: Future Outlook for Gold - The low proportion of gold in China's foreign exchange reserves (5.5% as of December 2024) compared to the global average of around 15% suggests a continued trend of increasing gold purchases by the People's Bank of China [8]. - The ongoing geopolitical instability and the need to optimize reserve structures are driving central banks to enhance their gold holdings, which is expected to support gold prices in the long term [7][8].
避险情绪降温，国内足金饰品跌破千元
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