最近，鲍威尔作为美联储主席，竟然被卷入了一场刑事调查，其中涉及的金额高达25亿美元，牵动着整个华盛顿的神经。这起事件不仅反映了两位关键人物 之间复杂的关系，还揭示了美联储独立性与白宫意志之间日益紧张的博弈。 自鲍威尔于2018年上任以来，他便没能得到特朗普政府的宽待。特朗普在多个场合公开指责鲍威尔的行动迟缓，要求其加快降息步伐，以促进经济增长，对 即将到来的选举加以利好。在这种背景下，鲍威尔的独立性变得岌岌可危，尽管他的主要职责是保障美国经济的稳定，而非迎合短期的政治需求。 梳理一下事件的脉络，就能看出特朗普对鲍威尔施压的策略非常明确。他没有直接解职，而是利用司法手段来达到自己的目的。这一做法打破了美国三权分 立的基本原则，将总统的行政权与司法权结合在一起，对美联储进行干扰。这种操作毫无疑问是对美联储独立性的重大冲击，也是对美国政治体系的根本挑 战。鲍威尔在声明中也提到，这场调查实际上是对其坚持独立货币政策的惩罚，反映了他与白宫之间的深层矛盾。 美联储的独立性并非只是关乎美国国内的货币政策，它对全球市场的影响也不容小觑。当特朗普试图通过刑事调查来逼迫鲍威尔妥协、调整利率时，国际投 资者们的神经同样高度紧绷。他 ...

他周一在为纽约市对外关系委员会(CFR)活动准备的演讲稿中表示："货币政策目前已具备良好条件，可 以支持劳动力市场的稳定，并使通胀回归 FOMC 2% 的长期目标。" 智通财经APP获悉，纽约联储主席约翰·威廉姆斯表示，目前的利率水平已处于"有利位置"，足以稳定劳 动力市场，并将通胀率带回美联储 2% 的目标。 对于特朗普政府征收的进口关税，威廉姆斯认为这对价格的影响"很大程度上"将是一次性的。他预计通 胀率将在今年上半年达到 2.75% 至 3% 的峰值，随后全年的通胀率将降至 2.5% 以下。他补充说，经济 将继续以高于趋势的速度增长。 威廉姆斯指出，在联邦公开市场委员会(FOMC)去年降息 75 个基点后，美国央行双重使命所面临的风险 已达到"更好的平衡"。 多位政策制定者对持续存在的价格压力表示担忧，因为通胀率保持在美联储目标上方已近五年。根据 12 月会议纪要，在当时的利率决议中，部分官员对降息 25 个基点持"微妙平衡"的支持态度，并表示他 们很容易被说服转而维持利率不变。 威廉姆斯是众多表示美联储可以负担得起"等待更多数据后再考虑是否再次降息"的联储官员之一。根据 12 月发布的最新经济预测，政 ...

Market Overview - International gold prices saw a significant increase on January 12, opening at $4,518.58 per ounce, reaching a high of $4,627.49, a low of $4,513.08, and closing at $4,621.30 [1] Economic Outlook - New York Fed President Williams projected a healthy U.S. economy in 2026, indicating no reason for interest rate cuts in the short term. He stated that current monetary policy is well-positioned to support labor market stability and help inflation return to the 2% target [2] - Williams expects GDP growth this year to be between 2.5% and 2.75%, with the unemployment rate stabilizing and then declining in subsequent years. He anticipates inflation pressures peaking between 2.75% and 3% in the first half of the year, averaging 2.5% for the year, and returning to 2% by 2027 [2] Federal Reserve Investigation - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expressed dissatisfaction regarding the investigation into Fed Chair Powell, suggesting it could negatively impact financial markets. He indicated that Powell's position is now more secure than before [4] - Former Fed Chair Yellen criticized the investigation as undermining the Fed's independence, expressing surprise at the market's lack of concern. She firmly stated that Powell would not commit perjury [5] - UBS Chief Economist Donovan noted that the investigation could ultimately strengthen the Fed's independence, as market concerns about political interference in rate management are rising [5] Geopolitical Developments - President Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from countries conducting business with Iran, which is intended to increase pressure on the Iranian government. This move may temporarily reduce the likelihood of U.S. military intervention in Iran [6] - The White House emphasized that diplomacy remains the preferred approach, although military options are still on the table if necessary [6] Protests in Iran - Protests against rising prices and currency devaluation have occurred in Iran, leading to unrest and casualties. However, reports indicate that the situation in Tehran has stabilized, with improved public order [7] Gold ETF Holdings - The SPDR Gold Trust, the largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 6.24 tons, bringing the total to 1,070.8 tons [7] Market Sentiment - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed in January is at 5%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is at 95%. By March, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point cut rises to 26% [7]

如何看待当前的市场形态及其对后市的影响？ 当前市场形态显示出显著的期限溢价扩张，这主要反映了风险偏好的提升。历 史上类似 13 年和 16 年的熊斗行情最终转为熊平，是由于货币政策收紧导致短 端和长端利率同时上升，但短端上涨更多。然而，目前货币政策仍维持宽松， 因此不支持期限溢价进一步大幅扩张。预计未来曲线陡峭化将维持，但有一定 限度。 固收-债市利空加速出尽？20260112 摘要 当前市场呈现期限溢价扩张，反映风险偏好提升，但货币政策宽松基调 未变，限制了期限溢价的进一步扩张空间。预计收益率曲线将维持陡峭 化，但幅度有限。 年初债市"开门黑"受风险偏好回升、货币宽松预期落空以及前期市场 负面情绪延续等多重因素影响，对债市造成阶段性冲击。 尽管市场对货币宽松预期悲观，央行仍将维持社会融资成本在低位，降 准降息是大概率事件，将对债市形成支撑，缓解当前压力。 风险偏好回升带来的阶段性冲击已被市场充分定价，不会导致收益中枢 系统性抬升。基本面未逆转情况下，收益中枢将回归正常水平。 市场情绪悲观源于货币宽松缺位、地方债发行计划中超长久期债券比例 偏高以及 10 年期国债单只发行规模增大，但供给压力影响仍需观察。 若 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found 2. Core Viewpoints - If the silver price stabilizes, it will continue a new upward trend, and the driving force for the gold price remains strong. The large holdings of silver ETFs will keep the available inventory of London silver at a low level. The silver premium in India has significantly rebounded at the beginning of the year, and the new silver mortgage regulations will take effect in April. It is expected that India's silver imports in the first quarter will significantly increase, providing strong support for the spot demand for silver. Therefore, the upward driving force for the silver price still exists. The current strategy is to focus on the support levels of gold and silver prices around the BCOM and tariff adjustment nodes and conduct buy-on-dips operations after the short - term negative factors end. The reference operating range for the main contract of Shanghai gold is 970 - 1100 yuan/gram, and for the main contract of Shanghai silver is 16870 - 22000 yuan/kilogram [2] 3. Summary by Related Contents 3.1 Market Quotes - On January 13, 2026, Shanghai gold rose 1.31% to 1030.26 yuan/gram, and Shanghai silver rose 7.23% to 21268.00 yuan/kilogram. COMEX gold was reported at 4608.80 US dollars/ounce, and COMEX silver was reported at 85.16 US dollars/ounce. The yield of the 10 - year US Treasury bond was 4.19%, and the US dollar index was 98.90 [1] - The US federal prosecutor announced a criminal investigation into the current Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, which has greatly impacted the Fed's independence. If Powell resigns under pressure, the new Fed Chairman will start a fast - paced easing cycle, which has strongly boosted the prices of gold and silver [1] 3.2 Key Data of Gold and Silver - **Gold**: COMEX gold's closing price (active contract) on January 12, 2026, was 4608.80 US dollars/ounce, up 2.00% from January 9; the trading volume was 28.19 million lots, up 42.36%; the position was 48.81 million lots, up 1.30%; the inventory was 1129 tons, unchanged. LBMA gold's closing price was 4612.95 US dollars/ounce, up 2.65%. SHFE gold's closing price (active contract) was 1026.28 yuan/gram, up 1.97%; the trading volume was 42.21 million lots, up 58.40%; the position was 33.34 million lots, up 4.65%; the inventory was 97.65 tons, unchanged; the settled funds were 54.747 billion yuan, an inflow of 6.71%. AuT + D's trading volume was 57.43 tons, up 77.11%; the position was 187.67 tons, up 1.27% [5] - **Silver**: COMEX silver's closing price (active contract) on January 12, 2026, was 85.16 US dollars/ounce, up 6.72% from January 9; the position was 15.32 million lots, down 2.64%; the inventory was 13607 tons, down 0.51%. LBMA silver's closing price was 84.07 US dollars/ounce, up 7.59%. SHFE silver's closing price (active contract) was 20945.00 yuan/kilogram, up 11.82%; the trading volume was 247.48 million lots, up 8.31%; the position was 71.48 million lots, up 5.44%; the inventory was 649.64 tons, up 4.74%; the settled funds were 40.422 billion yuan, an inflow of 17.90%. AgT + D's trading volume was 411.21 tons, up 33.37%; the position was 3042.48 tons, down 0.61% [5] 3.3 Market Structure and Spread - **Gold**: The near - far month structure of COMEX gold, the spread between London gold spot and COMEX gold continuous one, the near - far month structure of Shanghai gold, and the spread between Au(T + D) and Shanghai gold continuous one are presented in relevant charts [21][23] - **Silver**: The near - far month structure of COMEX silver, the spread between London silver and COMEX silver continuous one, the near - far month structure of Shanghai silver, and the spread between Ag(T + D) and Shanghai silver continuous one are presented in relevant charts [34][36] - **Internal - External Spread**: On January 12, 2026, the SHFE - COMEX spread of gold was - 11.41 yuan/gram (- 50.89 US dollars/ounce), and the SGE - LBMA spread was - 4.65 yuan/gram (- 20.76 US dollars/ounce). The SHFE - COMEX spread of silver was 2099.91 yuan/kilogram (9.37 US dollars/ounce) [49]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For stocks, with the entry of incremental funds at the beginning of the year, the financing scale has increased significantly, and the market trading volume has rapidly expanded. In the long - term, the policy support for the capital market remains unchanged. Strategically, the idea of buying on dips is recommended [4]. - For bonds, the improvement of economic expectations may put pressure on the bond market, but the sustainability of economic recovery momentum needs to be observed. The central bank's attitude of caring for funds remains, and the bond market is expected to be volatile and weak [8]. - For precious metals, if the silver price stabilizes, it will continue a new upward trend, and the driving force for the gold price remains strong. It is recommended to pay attention to the support of gold and silver prices around the BCOM and tariff adjustment nodes and buy on dips after short - term negative factors end [10]. - For non - ferrous metals, most metal prices are expected to be volatile. For example, copper prices are expected to fluctuate and consolidate in the short term; aluminum prices are expected to remain high; zinc and lead prices are expected to fluctuate widely following the sentiment of the non - ferrous sector [13][15][18]. - For black building materials, steel prices are expected to continue to fluctuate at the bottom; iron ore prices are expected to fluctuate at a relatively high level; glass and soda ash markets are generally weak; coking coal and coke prices are expected to fluctuate in a range [32][34][37]. - For energy and chemicals, different products have different trends. For example, rubber is recommended to be treated neutrally; the valuation of heavy - quality oil products is raised; methanol has the feasibility of buying on dips; urea is recommended to take profits on rallies [55][57][59]. - For agricultural products, the short - term trend of hog prices is expected to be stable or slightly rising, and different trading strategies are recommended for different contract periods; egg prices are expected to be stable or rising, and different strategies are also recommended for different contract periods [79][80][81]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro - financial 3.1.1 Stock Index - **Market Information**: China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products promoted a "soft landing" of the EU's anti - subsidy case on electric vehicles; Lihong No.1 completed its first sub - orbital flight test; Brain - Machine Haihe Laboratory completed the first "space brain - machine interface experiment"; prices of multiple non - ferrous and precious metal futures reached new highs [2]. - **Basis Ratio of Stock Index Futures**: Different ratios are provided for IF, IC, IM, and IH contracts in different periods [3]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: With incremental funds entering at the beginning of the year, the financing scale has increased significantly, and the market trading volume has rapidly expanded. In the long - term, the policy support for the capital market remains unchanged. Strategically, the idea of buying on dips is recommended [4]. 3.1.2 Treasury Bonds - **Market Information**: On Monday, the closing prices of TL, T, TF, and TS main contracts changed by 0.30%, 0.07%, 0.05%, and 0.00% respectively. The Canadian Prime Minister will visit China, and the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments issued relevant policies on government investment funds [5]. - **Liquidity**: The central bank conducted 861 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations on Monday, with a net investment of 361 billion yuan [6][7]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The improvement of economic expectations may put pressure on the bond market, but the sustainability of economic recovery momentum needs to be observed. The central bank's attitude of caring for funds remains, and the bond market is expected to be volatile and weak [8]. 3.1.3 Precious Metals - **Market Information**: Shanghai gold rose 1.31%, and Shanghai silver rose 7.23%. The US federal prosecutor launched a criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Powell, which impacted the Fed's independence [9]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: If the silver price stabilizes, it will continue a new upward trend, and the driving force for the gold price remains strong. It is recommended to pay attention to the support of gold and silver prices around the BCOM and tariff adjustment nodes and buy on dips after short - term negative factors end [10]. 3.2 Non - ferrous Metals 3.2.1 Copper - **Market Information**: Silver prices were strong, and the domestic equity market strengthened, driving copper prices to rise. LME copper inventory decreased, and domestic electrolytic copper social inventory increased [12]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The Fed's interest - rate cut expectation has weakened, and short - term sentiment may cool down. The copper mine supply is in a tight pattern, and copper prices are expected to fluctuate and consolidate in the short term [13]. 3.2.2 Aluminum - **Market Information**: The general atmosphere of bulk commodities was strong, and aluminum prices fluctuated and rose. LME aluminum inventory decreased, and domestic aluminum ingot and aluminum rod social inventories increased [14]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The high - level fluctuations of precious metals and non - ferrous metals have increased, and short - term sentiment may cool down. Aluminum prices are expected to remain high [15]. 3.2.3 Zinc - **Market Information**: The Shanghai zinc index rose, and LME zinc also increased. Zinc ingot social inventory decreased slightly [16][17]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The zinc price has a large room for catch - up compared with copper and aluminum. It is expected to fluctuate widely following the sentiment of the non - ferrous sector [18]. 3.2.4 Lead - **Market Information**: The Shanghai lead index rose, and LME lead also increased. Lead ingot social inventory increased [19]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The lead price is approaching the upper edge of the long - term oscillation range, and it is expected to fluctuate widely following the sentiment of the non - ferrous sector [19]. 3.2.5 Nickel - **Market Information**: Nickel prices rebounded, and the prices of nickel ore and nickel iron also changed accordingly [20]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The oversupply pressure of nickel is still large, and it is expected to fluctuate widely in the short term. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [20][21]. 3.2.6 Tin - **Market Information**: Tin prices rose significantly. The supply in Myanmar is gradually recovering, and the demand is mainly for rigid needs [22]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The tin market demand is weak, and the supply is expected to improve. It is recommended to wait and see. The price is expected to fluctuate following the market risk preference [22]. 3.2.7 Carbonate Lithium - **Market Information**: The spot index of carbonate lithium rose, and the futures price also increased [23]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The "rush to export" effect has increased the demand expectation, but the rapid rise may increase the callback risk. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [23]. 3.2.8 Alumina - **Market Information**: The alumina index rose, and the inventory continued to accumulate [24]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The mine price is expected to decline, and the alumina market continues to face over - capacity. It is recommended to wait and see and consider shorting on rallies [25]. 3.2.9 Stainless Steel - **Market Information**: The stainless steel main contract price was stable, and the social inventory decreased [26]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The optimistic expectation of Indonesia's RKAB supports the price. The price is expected to remain high and volatile in the short term [27]. 3.2.10 Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market Information**: The price of casting aluminum alloy rose, and the inventory increased slightly [28]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The cost is strong, and the supply is disturbed. The price is expected to remain high in the short term [29]. 3.3 Black Building Materials 3.3.1 Steel - **Market Information**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil increased, and the inventory of rebar increased slightly while that of hot - rolled coil decreased slightly [31]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The steel price is expected to continue to fluctuate at the bottom. It is necessary to pay attention to the de - stocking of hot - rolled coil and relevant policies [32]. 3.3.2 Iron Ore - **Market Information**: The iron ore main contract price rose, and the port inventory continued to accumulate [33]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The overseas iron ore shipment is in the off - season, and the iron ore price is expected to fluctuate at a relatively high level. It is necessary to pay attention to the steel mill's replenishment and iron - making rhythm [34]. 3.3.3 Glass and Soda Ash - **Market Information**: The glass main contract price decreased slightly, and the inventory decreased. The soda ash main contract price increased, and the inventory increased [35][37]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The glass price is expected to fluctuate, and it is recommended to wait and see. The soda ash market is generally weak [36][37]. 3.3.4 Coking Coal and Coke - **Market Information**: The prices of coking coal and coke rose. The spot prices of coking coal and coke also changed [38]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The commodity market sentiment is positive, but the fundamental support for the price is limited. The price is expected to fluctuate in a range [40][41]. 3.3.5 Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market Information**: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon rose. The spot prices also changed [42]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The future market trend is mainly affected by the overall market sentiment and cost factors. It is recommended to pay attention to manganese ore and "dual - carbon" policies [45]. 3.3.6 Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Market Information**: The price of industrial silicon rose slightly, and the price of polysilicon decreased. The inventory of industrial silicon may increase, and the supply of polysilicon may be adjusted [46][48]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Industrial silicon is expected to face inventory pressure, and polysilicon is expected to be weak and volatile. It is necessary to pay attention to relevant policies and production plans [47][49]. 3.4 Energy and Chemicals 3.4.1 Rubber - **Market Information**: The rubber price fluctuated and rebounded. The tire start - up rate had marginal fluctuations, and the inventory increased [51][53]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The overall commodity atmosphere is positive, but the rubber seasonality is weak. A neutral strategy is recommended, and short - selling can be considered if the price falls below a certain level [55]. 3.4.2 Crude Oil - **Market Information**: The main contract price of INE crude oil rose, and the inventories of refined oil products changed [56]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The Latin American geopolitical situation does not have enough positive impact on the overall oil price, but the valuation of heavy - quality oil products is raised [57]. 3.4.3 Methanol - **Market Information**: The regional spot prices of methanol changed, and the main contract price decreased [58]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The current valuation of methanol is low, and it has the feasibility of buying on dips [59]. 3.4.4 Urea - **Market Information**: The regional spot prices of urea changed slightly, and the main contract price increased [60]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The import window has opened, and it is recommended to take profits on rallies [62]. 3.4.5 Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The prices of pure benzene and styrene rose. The inventory of pure benzene increased, and the inventory of styrene decreased [63]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The non - integrated profit of styrene can be long - bought before the first quarter [64]. 3.4.6 PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC main contract price rose, and the inventory increased [65]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The domestic PVC market has a pattern of strong supply and weak demand. It is recommended to short on rallies [66]. 3.4.7 Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The ethylene glycol main contract price rose, and the inventory increased [67]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The ethylene glycol market needs to increase production cuts to improve the supply - demand pattern. It is necessary to beware of rebound risks [68]. 3.4.8 PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA main contract price rose, and the inventory decreased [69]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The PTA is expected to enter the Spring Festival inventory - accumulation stage. It is recommended to pay attention to long - buying opportunities on dips [70]. 3.4.9 p - Xylene - **Market Information**: The p - xylene main contract price rose, and the inventory decreased [71][72]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The p - xylene load is high, and it is recommended to pay attention to long - buying opportunities following the crude oil price [73]. 3.4.10 Polyethylene (PE) - **Market Information**: The PE main contract price rose, and the inventory increased [74]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The PE price may be supported, and it is recommended to long - buy the LL5 - 9 spread on dips [75]. 3.4.11 Polypropylene (PP) - **Market Information**: The PP main contract price rose, and the inventory situation was complex [76]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The PP price may bottom out in the first quarter of next year [77]. 3.5 Agricultural Products 3.5.1 Hogs - **Market Information**: The domestic hog price was mixed, and the price may stabilize or rise slightly [79]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term hog price may support the futures price, but in the medium - term, supply pressure exists. Different trading strategies are recommended for different contract periods [80]. 3.5.2 Eggs - **Market Information**: The national egg price mostly rose, and the price is expected to be stable or rise [81]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term egg price may support the futures price, but in the medium - term, supply pressure exists. Different trading strategies are recommended for different contract periods [82]. 3.5.3 Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Market Information**: The protein meal futures price fluctuated. The import cost of soybeans may have a bottom, but the fundamental situation is weak [83][84]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is recommended to wait and see in the short term due to the combination of long - and short - term factors [84]. 3.5.4 Oils and Fats - **Market Information**: The oil futures price fluctuated. The palm oil inventory in Malaysia increased, and the domestic three - major oil inventories were at a relatively high level [85][86]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The current fundamental situation is weak, but the long - term expectation is optimistic. The oil price may be close to the bottom [86]. 3.5.5 Sugar - **Market Information**: The Zhengzhou sugar futures price fluctuated. The spot price of sugar decreased slightly [87]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The international sugar price may rebound after February, and it is recommended to wait and see in the short term [89]. 3.5.6 Cotton - **Market Information**: The Zhengzhou cotton futures price decreased. The cotton supply and demand situation changed [90]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The cotton price may fluctuate after rising. It is recommended to wait for a callback to buy [91].

Group 1 - The U.S. stock market saw a collective slight increase, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices reaching historical highs, closing at 69.77.27 and 49,590.20 respectively [4][20] - Major Chinese concept stocks mostly rose, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index increasing by 4.26%, and Alibaba rising over 10% [4][20] - Concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve were reignited as the U.S. Department of Justice threatened to file criminal charges against Chairman Jerome Powell, leading to a general rise in metal prices, including gold and silver reaching record highs [4][20] Group 2 - President Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country conducting business with Iran, effective immediately, which could impact global trade dynamics [5][21] - Trump is expected to interview Rick Riedel for the position of Federal Reserve Chairman, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy direction [7][23] - A coalition of former U.S. financial officials criticized the Trump administration's criminal investigation into Powell, emphasizing the importance of the Fed's independence for economic stability [8][24] Group 3 - Precious metals prices surged to new historical highs, driven by concerns over Powell's potential criminal investigation, which undermines the Fed's independence and creates uncertainty in monetary policy [10][26] - Analysts suggest that the weakening of the Fed's independence could lead to a decline in confidence in the U.S. dollar, indirectly boosting precious metal prices [10][26] - The upcoming appointment of a new Fed Chairman may significantly influence future monetary policy and the Fed's independence [10][26] Group 4 - The outlook for precious metals is supported by expectations of monetary easing, which could lower U.S. Treasury yields and market interest rates, enhancing gold's investment appeal [11][27] - The potential for a new Fed Chairman to adopt a more dovish stance could further influence market expectations and precious metal prices [12][28] - Analysts are monitoring key signals, including the new Fed Chairman's policy stance and upcoming U.S. elections, which could impact precious metal markets [12][28] Group 5 - The recent surge in tin prices is attributed to positive macroeconomic sentiment and increased speculative buying, with expectations of sustained high prices due to tight supply conditions [14][30] - Tin is viewed as a "strategic metal" linked to the growth of semiconductor sales and electric vehicle penetration, indicating strong future demand [14][30] - Analysts predict that 2026 will mark a transition from tight to loose supply for tin concentrate, necessitating close attention to supply changes in the second quarter [15][31]

多位前美联储主席、前财政部长周一联合发声，对鲍威尔表示支持。 在国会，民主党指责此举是共和党为中期选举谋划，共和党内部也出现裂痕，两名参议员扬言将以阻止 特朗普提名的央行人选作为反击。 质疑声浪起 特朗普政府威胁起诉美联储主席鲍威尔在美国学界和政界引发反对声浪，多位前美联储主席、前财政部 长周一联合发声，对鲍威尔表示支持。 上周日，美联储鲍威尔称联邦检察官已向美联储送达大陪审团传票，威胁以其此前就美联储办公大楼多 年翻新项目作证相关事宜提起刑事诉讼。 鲍威尔表示，这一调查是特朗普政府为干预货币政策而持续采取的举措。"刑事指控威胁的产生，源于 美联储始终基于对公众利益的最佳判断来制定利率，而非迎合美国总统特朗普的偏好。此事的核心在 于，美联储未来究竟能否基于实证与经济形势制定利率政策，还是货币政策将沦为政治施压与胁迫的产 物。" 当地时间周一，格林斯潘、伯南克、耶伦等多位前美联储主席，联同鲍尔森、盖特纳等前财长及知名经 济学家发表声明，集体力挺鲍威尔。 "报道称司法部正对美联储主席鲍威尔发起刑事调查，这是前所未有的举动 ——企图借检察手段打压美 联储，损害其独立性。这种操作常见于制度薄弱的新兴市场国家的货币政策 ...

Core Viewpoint - The investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell by U.S. federal prosecutors threatens the independence of the Federal Reserve and adds uncertainty to its monetary policy decisions [1] Group 1: Investigation and Implications - Federal prosecutors issued a subpoena to the Federal Reserve regarding Powell's testimony in June 2025, which involved the renovation of the Fed's office building [1] - Powell stated that the criminal investigation undermines the Fed's independence in setting interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, rather than political pressure [1] - The investigation reflects ongoing tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve, particularly between President Trump and Powell [1][2] Group 2: Powell's Tenure and Political Pressure - Powell's term as Fed Chairman ends in May 2026, but his term as a Fed governor lasts until 2028 [2] - If Powell is found guilty, Trump could legally remove him from office, creating uncertainty in Powell's role and potentially leading to a leadership vacuum at the Fed [2] - Trump has consistently urged the Fed to lower interest rates to stimulate the economy, expressing dissatisfaction with Powell's performance [2] Group 3: Monetary Policy Decisions - The Federal Reserve announced a reduction in the federal funds rate target range to 3.5% to 3.75%, aligning with market expectations [3] - The decision saw significant dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee, with 9 out of 12 members supporting the rate cut, indicating internal divisions [3] - Economic indicators suggest a weak job market and persistent inflation, which may lead the Fed to be cautious in further easing monetary policy in 2026 [3]

Core Viewpoint - John Williams, President of the New York Federal Reserve, expects a healthy U.S. economy by 2026 and sees no reason for interest rate cuts in the short term [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Outlook - Williams stated that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has moved its moderately restrictive monetary policy stance closer to neutral [1][3]. - He believes that monetary policy is currently positioned to support labor market stability and bring inflation back to the FOMC's long-term target of 2% [1][3]. - Williams expressed an optimistic economic outlook, projecting GDP growth for the year to be between 2.5% and 2.75%, with the unemployment rate stabilizing and then declining in subsequent years [2][5]. Group 2: Inflation and Employment - He noted that inflation pressures are expected to peak between 2.75% and 3% in the first half of the year, before declining to 2.5% for the remainder of the year [2][5]. - Williams emphasized the importance of returning inflation to the 2% target without causing excessive risks to the labor market, highlighting increased downside risks to employment as the labor market cools [1][4]. - The recent reduction in short-term borrowing costs was driven by policymakers attempting to balance a weak labor market with inflation still above the 2% target [4].