金价再创新高，长期中枢有望上移

Core Viewpoint - The price of gold and other precious metals has surged to historical highs, driven by factors such as interest rate cut expectations, geopolitical tensions, and strong trading activity in the precious metals sector [1][10]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - As of last Friday, the London spot gold price closed at $4532.51 per ounce, marking a cumulative increase of $191.45 per ounce or 4.41% since December 19 [1]. - The U.S. GDP growth rate for Q3 exceeded market expectations, rising from 3.8% in Q2 to 4.3%, which has led to a temporary cooling of interest rate cut expectations [3]. - The precious metals sector has seen significant trading activity, with silver prices breaking through key levels and rising over 10% on Friday, while platinum and palladium also reached new highs [1][10]. Group 2: Geopolitical Factors - The situation in Venezuela has escalated, with the U.S. seizing oil and tankers near Venezuela and increasing military presence in the Caribbean [5][6]. - In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow have heightened tensions, with ongoing discussions about peace plans that have yet to resolve key territorial issues [7]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Short-term risks include potential price volatility due to thin liquidity at year-end and profit-taking by investors after recent highs [2][10]. - In the medium to long term, factors such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle, increasing global uncertainties, and the trend of de-dollarization are expected to support gold prices [2][11]. - The CME Group has announced an increase in margin requirements for various metal futures, reflecting concerns over current market volatility [8].