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银价飙升至13年新高 美元走强限制黄金涨幅
Jin Tou Wang·2025-06-18 03:12

Core Insights - The geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel have increased demand for safe-haven assets, yet a strong US dollar has limited the price increase of gold [1][2] - Spot gold rose by 0.14% to $3389.49 per ounce, while spot silver surged to a 13-year high, increasing by 2.32% to $37.13 per ounce [1][2] Economic Indicators - May retail sales data showed a larger-than-expected decline of 0.9% month-on-month, marking the largest drop in four months, indicating consumer caution amid trade uncertainties and tariff pressures [3] - Revenue from automobile and parts dealers fell by 3.5%, while gas station revenue decreased by 2.0%, and service sector indicators also showed a downturn [3] - Core retail sales increased by 0.4%, suggesting that consumer spending is still supported by robust wages, but overall economic slowdown signals cannot be ignored [3] Market Analysis - Michael Pearce, Deputy Chief Economist at Oxford Economics, noted that tariffs have distorted the timing of commodity purchases, and the risk of economic slowdown is increasing in the second half of the year [3] - Typically, economic uncertainty benefits gold prices; however, the strong performance of the dollar has constrained the potential for gold price increases [3]