长江期货贵金属周报：地缘局势紧张，价格具有支撑-20260119

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - Geopolitical tensions have intensified due to the Trump administration's threat of military action against Iran, and the expectation of Hassett becoming the Fed Chair has changed, causing precious metal prices to remain strong. The Fed held its December FOMC meeting, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points as expected and initiating a reserve management - style balance - sheet expansion. The US employment situation has slowed down, and Powell stated that changing economic risks give the Fed more reasons to cut rates. With the expected change in Hassett's appointment, the market anticipates fewer rate cuts this year. US economic data has shown a downward trend, and there are concerns about the US fiscal situation and the Fed's independence. Central bank gold purchases and de - dollarization trends remain unchanged. Driven by industrial demand, the silver spot market remains tight, and the mid - term price centers of gold and silver are expected to rise. The lease rates of platinum and palladium remain high, and their prices are expected to continue to fluctuate strongly. Attention should be paid to the US November PCE data to be released on Thursday [11]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - Gold: Due to the Trump administration's threat of military action against Iran, geopolitical tensions have risen, and the expectation of Hassett becoming the Fed Chair has changed. Gold prices have shown a strong - side oscillation. As of last Friday, COMEX gold closed at $4,601 per ounce, up 1.8% for the week. The upper resistance level is $4,650, and the lower support level is $4,500 [6]. - Silver: Due to the same factors and the continued shortage of silver spot, silver prices have risen strongly. As of last Friday, the weekly gain was 12.7%, closing at $90 per ounce. The lower support level is $87, and the upper resistance level is $95 [9]. 3.2 Weekly View - Precious metal prices will continue to be strong. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points in December and started balance - sheet expansion. The US employment situation is weakening, and the expected change in Hassett's appointment has led to a decrease in the expected number of rate cuts this year. US economic data is deteriorating, and there are concerns about the fiscal situation and Fed independence. Central bank gold purchases and de - dollarization trends remain. Silver spot is in short supply, and the mid - term price centers of gold and silver are expected to rise. Platinum and palladium prices are expected to fluctuate strongly. Attention should be paid to the US November PCE data on Thursday [11]. 3.3 Overseas Macroeconomic Indicators - Economic data: The US December CPI annual rate (unadjusted) was 2.7%, in line with expectations and the previous value; the US November PPI annual rate was 3%, higher than the expected 2.7% and the previous value of 2.7%; the US November retail sales monthly rate was 0.6%, higher than the expected 0.4% and the previous value of 0; the number of initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending January 10 was 1.98 million, lower than the expected 2.15 million and the previous value of 2.08 million [23]. 3.4 Current Week's Important Macroeconomic Events and Policies - Kansas City Fed President Schmid opposed rate cuts, stating that inflation is "overheating" and that Trump's policies will boost economic momentum, putting upward pressure on prices. He saw little reason for further rate cuts and emphasized the Fed's independence. - The number of initial jobless claims in the US unexpectedly decreased last week, possibly due to challenges in seasonal adjustment. The number decreased by 9,000 to 1.98 million, lower than the expected 2.15 million. - President Trump hesitated to nominate Kevin Hassett as the Fed Chair, hoping he would continue as a White House advisor, increasing the uncertainty of finding the next Fed Chair [24]. 3.5 Inventory - Gold: COMEX inventory decreased by 5,474.74 kg to 1,123,953 kg this week, while SHFE inventory increased by 2,400 kg to 100,053 kg. - Silver: COMEX inventory decreased by 329,201.37 kg to 13,348,267.37 kg, while SHFE inventory increased by 6,581 kg to 626,843 kg [13]. 3.6 Fund Holdings - As of January 13, the net long position of gold CFTC speculative funds was 230,463 contracts, an increase of 16,720 contracts from last week. - The net long position of silver CFTC speculative funds was 30,625 contracts, an increase of 2,093 contracts from last week [13]. 3.7 This Week's Focus - On Thursday, January 22, at 23:00, the US November PCE price index annual rate will be released. - On Friday, January 23, at 22:45, the preliminary value of the US January SPGI manufacturing PMI will be released [35].