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全球货币变局研究三:黄金多大空间:一个参考的数量模型
Haitong Securities·2025-03-28 05:21

Group 1: Gold Pricing Model - The traditional gold pricing model based on USD real interest rates has become ineffective post-2022, with its explanatory power dropping from 83% to 19%[9][12] - A new extended model incorporating global central bank gold purchases shows a significant increase in explanatory power, rising from 45% to 88%[21] - In optimistic scenarios, gold prices could exceed $3,800 per ounce, while neutral and pessimistic scenarios predict prices around $3,200 and $2,600-$2,700 per ounce, respectively[30][32] Group 2: Central Bank Demand - Approximately 69% of central banks expect to increase their gold reserves over the next five years, indicating a long-term trend in gold accumulation[26][27] - The demand for gold from global central banks is expected to rise significantly due to concerns over U.S. financial sanctions and high debt levels, with annual purchases potentially reaching 1,300 tons[30][32] - Major gold-holding countries currently have low gold reserve ratios compared to their foreign exchange reserves, suggesting substantial room for future increases[28][29] Group 3: Economic and Policy Factors - The current bull market in gold is primarily driven by non-economic factors, such as declining trust between nations and the restructuring of the global monetary system[31] - Policy uncertainty has increased significantly since 2022, further enhancing gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset[24][26] - The U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio is at historical highs, raising concerns about the sustainability of U.S. debt and diminishing trust in the dollar[26][28]