金荣中国：鲍威尔强化9月降息预期，金价短线大幅走高强劲收涨

Market Overview - International gold prices saw a significant increase on August 22, closing at $3,367.86 per ounce after reaching a high of $3,378.76 [1] - The SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, maintained its holdings at 956.77 tons [8] Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that changes in baseline outlook and risk balance may necessitate adjustments in policy stance, with a focus on the labor market nearing full employment [2] - Powell emphasized that inflation risks are tilted upward in the short term, while the impact of tariffs on consumer prices is becoming clearer, although the timing and magnitude remain uncertain [2] - Fed officials, including Harmack, expressed caution regarding any rate cuts, noting that the labor market is showing signs of weakness and inflation is still above target levels [3] Credit Rating and Economic Outlook - Fitch Ratings confirmed the U.S. sovereign rating at "AA+" with a stable outlook, citing the country's large economic scale and the dollar's status as a global reserve currency [4] - However, high fiscal deficits and rising government debt levels pose limitations to this rating, with projections indicating that the government deficit as a percentage of GDP will decrease from 7.7% in 2024 to 6.9% in 2025, before rising again in subsequent years [4] Geopolitical Developments - U.S. Vice President Vance mentioned the possibility of new sanctions against Russia to pressure for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while clarifying that U.S. ground troops will not be deployed [6] - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov highlighted the complexities of direct negotiations, stating that the legitimacy of the Ukrainian president is a concern for any potential meeting [6][7] Economic Indicators - The market is closely monitoring upcoming economic indicators, including Germany's IFO Business Climate Index and U.S. new home sales [9]