黄金续涨，黄金基金ETF（518800）涨超0.7%，机构表示中期视角美国“滞胀”风险仍高

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the risk of "stagflation" in the U.S. remains high, leading to increased demand for gold among investors [1] - U.S. inflation data has not yet reflected the impact of tariffs, as there is still inventory buffering and businesses have not yet passed on costs through price increases [1] - The consumer confidence index in the U.S. fell by 4.8 points to 52.2 in April, marking the lowest level since August 2022, indicating that consumer confidence is being affected by tariffs [1] Group 2 - The gold ETF (code: 518800) tracks the spot price of gold (Au99.99 contract) and is suitable for investors seeking asset preservation and inflation hedging [2] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Cathay Gold ETF Link A (000218) and Cathay Gold ETF Link C (004253) for exposure to gold [3]