美国新一轮货币宽松有望支撑金价中枢继续上移

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate target range to 3.50%-3.75%, marking the third consecutive rate cut since September and the sixth since the start of the current easing cycle in September 2024, totaling a cumulative reduction of 175 basis points [1] - The easing monetary policy is expected to benefit gold prices, with a favorable macro environment anticipated for 2026, as new rounds of monetary easing and fiscal expansion in the U.S. will significantly weaken the credibility of fiat currencies, supporting a higher price level for gold [1][2] - Market caution prior to the rate cut led to a stable gold price, with resistance observed around the $4250-$4300 per ounce range, which is a dense trading zone from October and November [1] Group 2 - In the short term, gold prices need time to digest significant gains and the large amount of positions above $4200 per ounce, while the macro environment in 2026 is expected to remain favorable for gold [2] - The U.S. tax cuts and interest rate reductions in 2026 are projected to initiate a new global easing cycle, with competitive currency devaluation led by Japan, further depreciating credit currencies [2] - The People's Bank of China reported an increase in gold reserves to 74.12 million ounces by the end of November, up from 74.09 million ounces at the end of October, marking a continuous increase in gold holdings for 13 months, totaling 1.32 million ounces [2] - Gold stocks are currently lagging behind gold prices, with insufficient profit release expected for 2025, indicating potential for valuation recovery to around 15 times PE, which remains low [2]