Citi(US:C) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-05-26 22:55Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that various institutions view the current U.S. fiscal crisis, weak dollar, and strong physical demand as short- to medium-term bullish factors for gold [1][4] - Citi has revised its three-month gold price target to $3,500, up from $3,300, due to renewed trade tensions and tariff threats from President Trump [2] - Despite the optimistic short-term outlook, Citi analysts express caution regarding the long-term prospects for gold, citing potential adverse factors such as upcoming U.S. midterm elections and high levels of gold held by individuals and households [2][3] Group 2 - Gold's potential demand remains historically strong, with approximately 0.5% of global GDP allocated to gold, the highest level in nearly 50 years, driven by high uncertainty [3] - Geopolitical uncertainties and Trump's tariff policies have contributed to a more than 20% increase in gold prices this year, with Macquarie suggesting that rising inflation could further benefit gold as a hedge [4] - Moody's downgrade of the U.S. government's credit rating indicates worsening fiscal conditions, which may lead to increased government debt and interest burdens, further supporting gold prices [4] Group 3 - Trump's apparent desire to weaken the dollar could serve as a strong tailwind for precious metals, as historical trends show an inverse relationship between gold and the dollar [5][6] - Recent months have seen a high inverse correlation between gold and the dollar, with a weaker dollar contributing to strong gold price increases [6] - Despite some easing of trade tensions, significant economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions persist, maintaining a favorable environment for gold as a diversification tool [6]