世界黄金协会：下半年金价或陷横盘震荡 滞胀风险下潜在涨幅或达15%

Group 1 - The World Gold Council's mid-year outlook report indicates that if economists and market participants' macroeconomic predictions are accurate, gold prices may experience a sideways trend in the second half of the year, with some upward potential [1] - Historical experience shows that economic performance rarely aligns perfectly with consensus forecasts, suggesting uncertainty in future gold price movements [1] - If economic and financial conditions worsen, along with increased stagflation pressures and escalating geopolitical tensions, safe-haven demand could drive gold prices up by 10%-15% [1] - Conversely, if global conflicts are resolved broadly and sustainably, gold may retrace 12%-17% of its gains this year, although this scenario is currently considered unlikely [1] - The World Gold Council anticipates that global central bank demand for gold will remain strong in 2025, despite a potential decline from record levels, still expected to exceed the average of 500-600 tons per year prior to 2022 [1] - The report emphasizes that pressures related to the US dollar may persist, and discussions about the end of the "American exceptionalism" narrative could become a focal point for investors [1] - Overall, these conditions position gold as a net beneficiary, although some positive factors are already reflected in current gold prices [1] Group 2 - In June, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.7% year-on-year, exceeding the 2.4% increase in May and aligning with economists' expectations [2] - Typically, gold performs best in low-interest-rate environments, making it more attractive compared to interest-bearing assets like bonds [2] - The main gold futures contract for July delivery on the New York Commodity Exchange fell by 0.6%, settling at $3,329.80 per ounce, while the main silver futures contract dropped by 1.6%, closing at $37.834 per ounce [2]