Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-15 19:22Group 1 - The international gold price has experienced a significant decline, breaking through key levels of $3300 and $3200 per ounce, with a recent drop to $3120 per ounce, reflecting a weekly decline of over 4% [1][5] - Major financial institutions, such as Citigroup, have drastically lowered their gold price forecasts, reducing the three-month target from $3500 to $3150 per ounce, a decrease of 10% [5] - The decline in gold prices is attributed to improved US-China tariff negotiations, which have reduced market risk aversion and led to a phase of consolidation in the gold market [5] Group 2 - Despite the recent downturn, many analysts believe that gold prices may maintain high volatility in the medium to long term due to geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties, with central banks continuing to purchase gold [6] - The People's Bank of China reported an increase in gold reserves, reaching 73.77 million ounces by the end of April 2025, indicating sustained demand for gold [6] - UBS maintains a price forecast of $3500 per ounce for the next two years, with a potential peak of $3600, supported by the expectation of continued monetary easing by the Federal Reserve [8] Group 3 - The World Gold Council emphasizes the strategic importance of gold as a safe-haven asset amid increasing correlations and volatility in stocks and bonds, suggesting a long-term investment approach rather than speculative trading [9] - It is recommended that investors allocate 10% to 15% of their portfolios to gold, adjusting based on market conditions and individual risk tolerance [9]