Group 1 - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 due to "huge fiscal deficits and rising interest costs," marking the loss of the last AAA rating after Fitch's downgrade in 2023, which caused global market turbulence [1] - Following the downgrade, spot gold prices surged, with SGE9999 gold price surpassing 750 yuan per gram, and the Shanghai Gold ETF (518600) seeing a trading volume exceeding 90 million yuan, indicating high market activity [1] - The rise in gold prices is attributed to multiple factors, including increased market concerns over U.S. dollar assets and historical data showing that gold prices typically rise in the three months following U.S. rating downgrades [1] Group 2 - Current gold prices have retraced approximately 8.1% from the peak on April 22, with mixed opinions on future trends; some believe gold prices may continue to adjust due to easing geopolitical risks, while others emphasize long-term support from global central bank gold purchases and U.S. fiscal deficit monetization [2] - The World Gold Council reported that global gold demand is expected to reach 1,206 tons in Q1 2025, a 1% year-on-year increase, providing solid buying support for gold prices [2] - The Shanghai Gold ETF (518600) and its linked funds offer efficient tracking of gold price movements without physical gold delivery, with flexible T+0 trading, making them effective tools for participating in gold market trends [2][4]
资金避险情绪升温,金价重回750元大关
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-05-19 03:31