【黄金期货收评】黄金迎来结构性上涨机会 沪金飙涨1.92%

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the recent fluctuations in gold prices are influenced by a combination of U.S. inflation data, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, and strong industrial demand for silver, which in turn boosts gold investment sentiment [1][2]. - On December 15, the Shanghai gold futures closed at 983.16 yuan per gram, reflecting a daily increase of 1.92% with a trading volume of 439,762 lots and an open interest of 203,038 lots [1]. - The Shanghai gold spot price on December 15 was quoted at 973.40 yuan per gram, indicating a discount of 9.76 yuan per gram compared to the futures price [1]. Group 2 - U.S. inflation data for September showed a year-on-year increase in the core PCE price index of 2.8%, which is lower than the expected 2.9% and the previous value of 2.9%, supporting market expectations for a rate cut [1][2]. - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December, marking the third rate cut of the year, which is anticipated to support gold prices [2]. - The ongoing strategy of the People's Bank of China to increase gold reserves, along with global central banks' continued interest in gold purchases and geopolitical risks, provides solid support for gold prices [2].