避险情绪降温 金价上涨阻力明显

Core Viewpoint - Recent global risk aversion has decreased, leading to significant fluctuations in international gold prices, with key resistance at $3250 per ounce and a drop below $3230 per ounce observed [1][2]. Market Trends - On May 14, the London spot gold price fell to below $3230 per ounce, reaching a low of $3221.45 per ounce, while COMEX gold futures also dropped below $3230 per ounce [2]. - Domestic jewelry gold prices have also declined, with prices for gold jewelry falling below 1000 yuan per gram, specifically to 992 yuan per gram for Zhou Shiliu and 980 yuan per gram for Caibai [2]. Investment Flows - In April, global physical gold ETFs saw inflows of $11 billion, with Asia accounting for 65% of the total inflow, primarily driven by the Chinese market, which saw inflows surpassing the total for the first quarter of 2025 [3]. Trading Activity - April recorded an average daily trading volume of $441 billion in gold markets, a 48% increase month-on-month, with the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) seeing a 31% increase in off-exchange trading volume [4]. - As of the end of April, net long positions in COMEX gold futures decreased by 30% to 566 tons, with fund managers' net long positions dropping to 360 tons, a 35% decline from the average level in 2024 [4]. Short-term Outlook - Market sentiment is cautious regarding short-term gold price movements, with expectations of a potential adjustment as the U.S. Federal Reserve maintains a hawkish stance [4]. - Analysts predict that while short-term pressures exist, the risk of U.S. economic recession may lead to a shift towards looser monetary policy in the second half of the year, supporting a medium-term upward trend in gold prices [4][5]. Long-term Projections - Institutions remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for gold prices, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a year-end target of $3700 per ounce and predictions from other analysts suggesting potential increases to $4000 per ounce [5]. - Factors such as declining confidence in U.S. assets, concerns over economic recession, and ongoing geopolitical tensions are expected to support gold prices in the long run [5].