财达期货｜贵金属周报-20250825

Report Overview - The report is a precious metals weekly report from Caida Futures, dated August 25, 2025, focusing on gold price trends and related influencing factors [1] Investment Rating - No investment rating is provided in the report Core View - With the increasing likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September, gold prices are expected to strengthen in the medium - term. The complex situation of the Russia - Ukraine conflict and the Fed's monetary policy adjustment are the main factors affecting gold prices [1][4][7] Summary by Related Content Gold Price Performance - Last week, gold prices first declined and then rose. The New York gold price closed at $3,417 per ounce, and the Shanghai gold price closed at 781.12 yuan per gram [1] Russia - Ukraine Conflict - Although Trump has met with leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Europe, the Russia - Ukraine conflict has actually intensified due to large differences between the two sides on issues such as territory, and the future development remains uncertain [2] Fed Rate - Cut Expectations - Fed Chairman Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole central bank annual meeting was interpreted as dovish, increasing the probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut in September to 89% from 75% the previous day, and the expected cumulative rate - cut amplitude this year has also increased to about 58 basis points [4] - Trump has pressured Powell and replaced Fed governors. The voices within the Fed supporting rate cuts have increased. After the weakening of employment data, a preventive rate cut is reasonable, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut in September is increasing [6][7] Market Impact - The US dollar index fell to around 97.70 last Friday. Gold prices rebounded significantly due to positive news. In the short - term, gold prices need consolidation, and in the medium - term, they are expected to strengthen under the background of the Fed's new rate - cut cycle [7]