Core Viewpoint - Gold prices are experiencing slight pressure due to a delay in high tariffs on the EU announced by President Trump, which has reduced market concerns over global trade conflicts and subsequently weakened demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - As of May 26, gold prices reported at $3347.54 per ounce, with a decline of 0.28%, reaching a high of $3356.32 and a low of $3331.05 during the session [1] - The overall trend for gold last week was a volatile upward movement, with a weekly low of $3204 and a high of $3365, closing the week at $3359 [2] Group 2: Influencing Factors - The delay in tariff implementation has temporarily pressured gold prices, but concerns over global inflation and the U.S. fiscal outlook continue to support gold's value [2] - Moody's downgrade of the U.S. long-term credit rating from "AAA" to "AA1" has increased the attractiveness of gold as a safe-haven asset, putting additional pressure on the dollar [2] - Analysts predict that gold prices will continue to rise, influenced by the U.S. rating downgrade, ongoing gold purchases by major Asian countries, and trade-related anxieties [2]

点击小程序查看报告原文 4月至今，特朗普的关税政策经历了一系列"戏剧性"变化， 对华"对等关税"从4月2日宣布加征的34%，逐步加码至"非理性"的125%，再降至中美会谈后甚 至比预期更低的10%（《 中美关税"降级"的资产含义 》）。市场也是如此，从关税宣布后的大跌到目前已经完全修复失地，就好像关税带来的影响"从没 发生过一样"。 图表：美国对中国本轮关税由145%降至30%，另外24%暂缓90天执行 资料来源：PIIE，中金公司研究部 关税政策如同"儿戏"般的变化，固然有特朗普自身执政风格的鲜明烙印，但也有不得不向现实低头的约束，因为如此高的关税对中美而言都是无法长期承 受的。 因此，关税从一个几乎等于"贸易禁运"的非理性水平降至一个"可贸易可谈判"的水平，虽然在时点和幅度上是无法预知的偶然，但几乎也是现实 的必然， 否则美国通胀、经济和金融市场都会面临很大压力，4月中下旬"股债汇三杀"就是市场的预演（《 上次"股债汇三杀"发生了什么？ 》）。 图表："对等关税"以来，美国4月中下旬出现股债汇"三杀" 资料来源：Bloomberg，中金公司研究部 往前看，关税政策进展大概率依然存在很大变数，不排除还会反复 ...

Group 1 - The core issue of whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates is a complex interplay between the interests of the financial sector and the real economy in the U.S. [1] - The pressure from the Trump administration on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to lower interest rates highlights the ongoing conflict between different interest groups within the U.S. [1] - The recent Chicago Economic Club speech by Powell indicated that the Federal Reserve would not take emergency measures in response to market fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of internal economic dynamics [1] Group 2 - Following high-level U.S.-China trade talks, the expectation for a Federal Reserve rate cut has cooled, with a majority of Americans anticipating price increases due to tariffs [2] - The inflation rate in the U.S. remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, making an immediate rate cut unlikely, leading Citibank to push back its rate cut forecast from June to July [2] - Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast, now expecting the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates in December, indicating a shift from a protective stance to a normalization approach due to stable economic growth [2] Group 3 - The U.S. government's pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates is driven by the desire to devalue the dollar and improve manufacturing competitiveness [3] - The significant U.S. national debt, which has surpassed $36 trillion, adds urgency to the government's push for lower interest rates to facilitate the refinancing of high-interest debt [3] - The ongoing conflict between the Federal Reserve's short-term interests and the government's strategic goals suggests that the debate over interest rate cuts will continue, making predictions about future rate changes premature [3]

Group 1 - The UK is considering adjusting monthly CPI data to better measure inflation trends [1] - The adjustment aims to eliminate seasonal fluctuations, aiding the Bank of England and investors in assessing inflationary pressures [1] - The Office for National Statistics plans to consult on whether to compile seasonally adjusted month-on-month inflation data in the coming months [1] Group 2 - Other countries like the US and France already use this technique to mitigate price volatility caused by seasonal changes [1] - This adjustment is seen as a significant shift for those trying to gauge inflation direction and potential interest rate movements [1] - Paul Dales, Chief UK Economist at Capital Economics, stated that this will provide a better and more reliable indicator of current price pressures [1]

Core Insights - The European Central Bank (ECB) meeting minutes indicate an increased confidence among members regarding the return of inflation to target levels in the medium term [1] - Members are more inclined to believe that trade shocks may lead to inflationary pressures beyond the short term [1] Summary by Categories Inflation Outlook - ECB members express enhanced confidence in the medium-term return of inflation to target levels [1] Trade Impact - There is a growing belief among ECB members that trade shocks could contribute to inflationary pressures in the longer term [1]

Core Viewpoint - The European Central Bank (ECB) members are increasingly inclined to believe that trade shocks may lead to inflationary pressures beyond the short term [1] Group 1 - ECB members discussed the potential long-term impacts of trade shocks on inflation, indicating a shift in their perspective [1] - The meeting highlighted concerns regarding the sustainability of inflation rates in the context of ongoing trade tensions [1] - There is a growing consensus among ECB members that external trade factors could have lasting effects on the Eurozone economy [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the U.S. economy is facing multiple risk factors, including geopolitical tensions, expanding fiscal deficits, and inflation pressures, as stated by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon [3] - Dimon mentioned that the current Federal Reserve's wait-and-see approach is wise, suggesting that they should continue to observe the situation before making decisions [3] - There is a growing concern among policymakers that high inflation and high unemployment could occur simultaneously, making stagflation a more realistic risk [3] Group 2 - The COMEX gold price has increased, currently trading at $3331.70 per ounce, with a rise of 0.46%, having reached a high of $3346.80 and a low of $3316.30 today [1][3] - Short-term resistance levels for COMEX gold are identified at $3356-$3366, while support levels are noted at $3168-$3176 [3]

关税调整对全球市场的影响如何？ 关税调整显著改变了市场预期、基本面和资金流向。以中国市场为例，港股和 美股在关税调整后迅速反弹，仿佛关税事件未曾发生。然而，这种反弹引发了 投资者的纠结情绪，因为虽然市场已经修复，但未来走势仍不确定。短期内缺 乏新的亮点，使得投资者对资产选择方向感到迷茫。此外，美元、黄金和美债 利率也在不断震荡。这种情况导致投资者容易出现追涨杀跌的操作。因此，需 要理性分析关税的实际影响，以帮助投资者更好地选择资产。 当前关税水平及其预期如何？ 当前关税水平比预期要好一些。例如，5 月 12 日调降后的对等关税为 10%， 而之前大家认为可能会回到 4 月 2 日开始时的 34%。这一调降幅度超出预期， 使得市场反应更为积极。然而，从长期来看，这一 10%的对等关税可能是未来 美国基本面稳健，衰退担忧源于增长放缓而非实质性衰退。美联储可能 通过降息缓解压力，但需关注供给侧通胀压力。预计年底美国 PCE 指数 约为 4%，CPI 约为 3.5%。 美国金融市场面临国债到期高峰和债务上限问题，导致国债供给增加， 压制美债利率。建议耐心等待交易机会，关注利率达到前期高点时的技 术性做多操作。 "对等 ...

Group 1 - Domestic precious metal futures experienced an overall increase, with the main Shanghai gold contract priced at 778.78 CNY per gram, up by 2.98%, and the main Shanghai silver contract at 8272.00 CNY per kilogram, up by 2.04% [1] - In contrast, international precious metal futures saw a decline, with COMEX gold priced at 3313.50 USD per ounce, down by 0.63%, while COMEX silver was priced at 33.30 USD per ounce, up by 0.12% [1] Group 2 - The latest data indicated that the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose from 2.6% in March to 3.5% in April, with core CPI increasing from 3.4% to 3.8%, exceeding market expectations [3] - This inflation data suggests persistent inflationary pressures in the UK, delaying market expectations for a rate cut by the Bank of England this year [3] - Despite this, investors still anticipate at least one rate cut by the Bank of England before the end of the year, reflecting concerns over economic growth slowdown [3] Group 3 - On May 20, COMEX gold prices rose by 1.83% to 3292.60 USD per ounce, while the main Shanghai gold contract increased by 2.11% to 772.22 CNY per gram [4] - Federal Reserve officials indicated a need for more time to understand how trade policies affect business decisions, suggesting a cautious approach to monetary policy [4] - The latest CME "FedWatch" data shows a 94.7% probability of maintaining interest rates in June, with a 5.3% chance of a 25 basis point cut [4]

新华财经北京5月21日电（王姝睿） 数据公司Brightmine发布的数据显示，在截至4月的三个月里，英国 雇主加薪幅度维持在3%的水平，但有迹象表示，许多公司现在的加薪幅度减小。 英国的薪资增幅已连续第五个滚动季度保持在3%，为2021年12月以来最弱。英国央行官员正在关注雇 主对社保缴款（在英国被称为国民保险）上调和全国最低工资大幅上涨的反应。这两项措施都在4月生 效，而4月是达成薪酬协议的关键月份。 Brightmine称，在其调查的雇主中，近一半的加薪幅度低于中位数3%。Brightmine此次分析涵盖了136项 在截至4月30日三个月内生效的薪资协议，涉及约30.9万名员工。 Brightmine人力资源洞察和数据主管Sheila Attwood说，薪资待遇保持稳定的表面之下，许多英国企业选 择了更低的加薪幅度，因此整体中位数在未来几个月可能会下降，低迷的薪资协议模式表明，面对将持 续到今年下半年的持续成本压力，许多雇主在做出薪资决定时仍持谨慎态度。 在考虑是否加快降息步伐之际，英国央行正在密切关注英国劳动力市场的通胀压力。英国央行可能对加 薪幅度下降表示欢迎。英国央行希望看到就业市场的通胀压力得到 ...