Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-19 03:29Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting resulted in a 25 basis point rate cut, with projections indicating an additional 50 basis points cut by year-end, aligning with market expectations [1] - Short-term, the rate cut may lead to a "sell the fact" pressure on gold prices, as the benefits of the cut have been fully priced in [1] - The current rate cut is characterized as a preemptive measure, with historical reference suggesting that gold prices may form a "phase top" after the cut [1] Group 2 - Long-term, the value of gold as an investment remains unchanged due to the Fed's continued rate cut path amidst economic adjustments and persistent inflation concerns [1] - The trend of de-dollarization, geopolitical risks, and the need for diversified investment portfolios are driving global central banks and institutional investors to increase their gold allocations [1] - The Gold Stock ETF (517400) tracks the SSH Gold Stock Index (931238), which includes 50 listed companies involved in gold mining, refining, and sales, reflecting the overall performance of the gold industry chain [1]