华安基金：关税风波再起，中国央行继续增持黄金

Key Points - Gold prices remained volatile last week, with London spot gold closing at $3,355 per ounce (up 0.5% week-on-week) and domestic AU9999 gold at 770 yuan per gram (down 0.3% week-on-week) [1] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs remains high, as President Trump announced increased tariffs on several countries but postponed implementation until August 1. Additionally, a 50% tariff on imported copper will take effect in August [1] - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for the eighth consecutive month, reaching 73.9 million ounces (approximately 2,298.55 tons) by the end of June, reflecting the strategic importance of gold as a "non-credit asset" in the global monetary system [1] - Global gold ETF investment demand remains strong, with $38 billion inflows in the first half of the year, marking the strongest semi-annual performance since the first half of 2020. All regions saw inflows, with North American and European investors leading the trend [1] - The outlook for gold remains positive amid U.S. trade protectionism and potential tariff fluctuations, as well as ongoing central bank gold purchases due to U.S. debt and dollar credit concerns [2] - Key signals to watch for gold ETFs in the coming week include trade negotiations and tariff developments, as well as U.S. inflation data for June [3]