中国人民银行黄金月报（2025年10月）-20251031

Market Overview - Gold prices reached historical highs in October, driven by increased risk aversion due to multiple factors including U.S. government shutdown and Fed rate cut expectations[5] - The U.S. government shutdown has caused an estimated economic loss of at least $18 billion, with potential permanent losses of up to $14 billion if it continues[8] - The easing of U.S.-China trade tensions has led to a decline in gold prices as risk demand decreases[11] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% on October 29, marking the fifth cut since September 2024[15] - Fed Chairman Powell indicated that further rate cuts in December are not guaranteed, increasing uncertainty around future monetary policy[17] - The probability of a 25 basis point cut in December dropped to 67.8% following Powell's comments, reflecting market skepticism about aggressive easing[18] Global Gold Demand - Global gold demand reached a record high of 1,313 tons in Q3 2025, with investment demand leading the growth, particularly through ETFs which saw inflows of 222 tons, amounting to $26 billion[28] - Central banks continued to increase gold reserves, with China's central bank adding 5 tons in Q3, maintaining a total of 2,304 tons[28] - The World Gold Council reported that Q3 2025 saw a 44% year-on-year increase in total demand value, reaching $146 billion[28]