精卫填“海”系列（十二）：金价飙升下的两大隐患：稳定币与浅衰退

Group 1: Dollar Credit Impact on Gold Prices - The increasing fiscal pressure and concerns over Federal Reserve independence are undermining dollar credit, accelerating gold price increases. As of April 22, 2025, gold prices surged to $3,400-$3,500 per ounce, with key ratios like gold-silver, gold-copper, and gold-oil breaking historical thresholds[6][11] - The total U.S. public debt reached $36.2 trillion by the end of March 2025, with interest payments accounting for over 13% of fiscal expenditures in 2024[6] - The market is witnessing a "triple kill" of dollar assets (stocks, bonds, and currency), leading to a flight to gold as a traditional currency anchor[6] Group 2: Risks from Stablecoin Issuance - The recent GENIUS Act passed by the U.S. Senate on March 13, 2025, is expected to boost stablecoin issuance from $230 billion to $2 trillion by the end of 2028, creating $1.6 trillion in new demand for short-term Treasury bills[3][27] - Stablecoins like USDT and USDC are becoming widely used for cross-border payments, with USDT's market cap at approximately $147 billion and USDC at around $62 billion as of April 27, 2025[14][18] - The issuance of stablecoins may counteract the current sell-off in U.S. Treasuries, potentially leading to a risk of gold price corrections as dollar credit stabilizes[27] Group 3: Signs of Shallow Recession in the U.S. - The U.S. economy is showing signs of weakening, with the unemployment rate at 4.2% in March 2025 and a significant decline in consumer confidence as indicated by the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index[28][29] - As of April 23, 2025, 27% of S&P 500 companies have downgraded their earnings expectations for 2025, while only 9% have raised them, indicating a bearish outlook[28] - The likelihood of a recession in Q2 2025 is increasing, driven by significant corrections in U.S. asset prices, impacting household wealth[28] Group 4: Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Outlook - The market anticipates a high probability of a 100 basis point rate cut in 2025, with the next cut expected in June, as indicated by the CME model[32][34] - The March FOMC dot plot showed a majority of committee members favoring a 50 basis point cut in 2025, suggesting a shift in monetary policy to address economic concerns[32][37] - Trump's recent statements indicate a potential easing of tensions with the Federal Reserve, which may stabilize market expectations regarding dollar credit[32] Group 5: Risk Factors - Potential risks include Trump's fluctuating statements, unexpected rebounds in overseas inflation, and the U.S. economy maintaining stability, which could all impact the outlook for gold prices and dollar credit[39]