【宏观】黄金周：黄金上涨的三个新变量——《光大投资时钟》系列报告第二十五篇（赵格格/刘星辰/周欣平/周可）

Core Viewpoint - Since 2025, gold has experienced two rounds of price increases driven by various economic and political factors, including concerns over U.S. fiscal sustainability and global sovereign debt crises [4]. Group 1: First Round of Gold Price Increase - The first round of price increase occurred from early January to mid-April, triggered by panic buying due to "gold tariffs" and accelerated by Trump's policies impacting U.S. dollar credibility [4]. - From late April to mid-August, the market entered a "TACO" trading phase, where the impact of Trump's policies on dollar credibility showed temporary marginal convergence, alongside a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, leading to price stabilization [4]. Group 2: Second Round of Gold Price Increase - The second round began in late August, initiated by a dovish shift from the Federal Reserve during the Jackson Hole meeting, which sparked a rate cut trading environment [4]. - This round was further accelerated by the European debt crisis and Trump's interference with the independence of the Federal Reserve [4]. Group 3: New Variables Supporting Gold Price Increase - Variable 1: The U.S. government shutdown, which exceeded historical averages, raised concerns about U.S. fiscal sustainability and debt credibility, increasing political risk premiums and demand for gold as a safe haven [5]. - Variable 2: Political changes in Europe and Japan weakened confidence in sovereign currencies, with Japan's new leadership supporting fiscal and monetary easing, and France facing setbacks in fiscal reform, both contributing to increased gold attractiveness [5]. - Variable 3: Significant inflows into gold ETFs from the U.S. and Europe indicate a shift in risk appetite from central banks to private investors, driven by lower opportunity costs of holding gold and rising geopolitical tensions [6].