Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-04 00:55Group 1 - CITIC Securities predicts that gold prices may exceed $3,730 per ounce by the end of the year, driven by factors such as tariff impacts, U.S. fiscal policies, geopolitical risks, and central bank gold purchases [1] - The report indicates that since late April, gold has been in a volatile market, with a complex balance of bullish and bearish factors [1] - The expectation of improved tariffs may be temporarily paused, while the effects of stagflation are just beginning to manifest [1] Group 2 - Galaxy Securities anticipates that the A-share market will continue its structural trend in September, driven by liquidity and policy expectations [2] - The report highlights that with the completion of the 2025 mid-year reports, there are structural allocation opportunities in sectors showing high prosperity or positive trends [2] - Current market liquidity is relatively abundant, and expectations of a Fed rate cut in September could enhance the global liquidity environment, benefiting the A-share market, especially large-cap growth stocks [2] Group 3 - Huatai Securities expresses optimism about the valuation recovery opportunities in the brokerage sector, with listed brokerages expected to see a year-on-year net profit increase of 65% in the first half of 2025 [3] - The report identifies three main lines of focus for large brokerages: asset expansion driven by client funds, strong recovery in investment and brokerage businesses, and accelerated international expansion [3] - Despite the upward trend in the equity market, brokerage indices have not recovered as much as the broader market, with current valuations at historical lows, suggesting potential for valuation recovery [3]