Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-19 08:54Core Viewpoint - Gold prices are experiencing a strong upward trend, influenced by the performance of related ETFs and expectations regarding central bank gold purchases, despite short-term pressure from adjusted interest rate expectations [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of the close of the Asian market, COMEX gold futures rose by 0.6%, reaching $4,093 per ounce [1] - Gold-related ETFs showed strong gains, with Huaxia ETF (518850) up by 1.78%, non-ferrous metals ETF (516650) up by 1.86%, and gold stock ETF (159562) up by 4.13% [1] Group 2: Central Bank Activity - Goldman Sachs reported that global central bank gold purchases are ongoing, with an expected average monthly purchase of 80 tons from Q4 2025 to 2026 [1] - The increase in central bank gold purchases, along with the largest monthly inflow into Western gold ETFs since mid-2022 (112 tons), indicates strong demand from both central banks and retail investors [1] Group 3: Future Price Expectations - Goldman Sachs maintains an optimistic outlook for gold prices, projecting a rise to $4,900 by the end of 2026 [1] - Analysts from Baocheng Futures noted that the downward revision of interest rate expectations is largely due to previous market optimism, suggesting a potential return to data-driven analysis [1] Group 4: Upcoming Economic Data - The market is closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll data for September, as well as subsequent economic data, which will directly impact expectations regarding Federal Reserve policies and the short-term trends in precious metals [1]