美经济数据“冷热不均”及政策博弈，金价3350美元/盎司附近面临阻力

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the conflicting signals from recent economic data, particularly the July CPI, which has led to a decrease in market expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, subsequently impacting the attractiveness of gold as a non-yielding asset [1][2][4] - The July CPI showed a year-on-year increase of 2.7%, slightly below the expected 2.8%, while the core CPI rose by 3.1%, marginally exceeding the market expectation of 3.0%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures [1][2] - The market's reaction to the potential interest rate cut has been mixed, with the dollar index dropping by 0.5% to 97.85, typically favorable for gold, yet gold prices have shown weakness, with the Shanghai gold futures contract down 0.08% to 776.46 CNY per gram and spot gold down 0.07% to 3345.210 USD per ounce [2][4] Group 2 - The independence of the Federal Reserve is under scrutiny, particularly with the nomination of Milan as a potential board member, which could raise concerns about the politicization of monetary policy if he advocates for more accommodative measures [3] - The relationship between the White House and the Federal Reserve appears strained, as evidenced by the pressure exerted on Powell regarding the renovation of the Fed's headquarters, which may undermine market confidence in the Fed's credibility [3] - Analysts suggest that the recent decline in gold prices is influenced by three main factors: a reduction in the probability of a 50 basis point rate cut from 70% to 55%, a rebound in tech stocks attracting investment away from gold, and technical resistance around the 3350 USD per ounce level prompting profit-taking by some investors [4] Group 3 - The outlook for gold remains uncertain in the short term, with expectations of continued volatility, particularly in light of upcoming non-farm payroll data and statements from Federal Reserve officials [5] - If economic slowdown risks are confirmed by future data, renewed expectations for rate cuts could support a rebound in gold prices; conversely, if inflation remains sticky, gold may face further adjustments [5] - Long-term factors such as global geopolitical risks, trends towards de-dollarization, and central bank gold purchases are expected to provide a supportive floor for gold prices, suggesting structural investment opportunities [5]