金荣中国：美国对伊朗动武风险预期上升，金价扩大涨幅维持震荡

Market Overview - International gold maintained a volatile trend on February 19, with an opening price of $4998.09 per ounce, a high of $5022.21, a low of $4960.62, and a closing price of $5013.83 [1] Economic Indicators - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. fell by 23,000 to 206,000 for the week ending February 14, exceeding economists' expectations of 225,000, indicating a stabilization in the labor market [3] - Continuing claims rose to 1.87 million, the highest level since early January, suggesting some underlying weakness in the labor market despite the drop in initial claims [3] - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes indicated that most policymakers see signs of stabilization in the labor market, although concerns about downside risks remain [3] - The probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months is estimated at 20%-25%, down from 30% in September [4] Geopolitical Developments - President Trump indicated that a decision on a potential agreement with Iran could be made in about ten days, emphasizing that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons for peace in the Middle East [5] - Reports suggest Trump is considering limited military strikes against Iran to compel compliance with nuclear agreement terms, with discussions shifting towards larger-scale actions [6] Gold ETF Holdings - The SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 3.14 tons to a total of 1078.75 tons [7] Federal Reserve Outlook - According to CME's FedWatch, the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by March is 5.9%, with a 94.1% chance of maintaining current rates [7] - By June, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut rises to 49.8% [7] Technical Analysis - Gold prices showed a slight upward trend, with short-term indicators suggesting a gradual upward crossover [11] - The trading strategy includes cautious high short and low long positions, with specific entry and exit points outlined for aggressive and conservative traders [11]