Core Viewpoint - Spot gold has reached a new high of $3,408 per ounce, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and a weakening dollar [1] Group 1: Market Outlook - Multiple Wall Street institutions remain optimistic about the future performance of gold, with Fidelity International stating that the bull market for gold can last for years [3][4] - Bank of America analysts predict that gold prices will continue to rise, forecasting a price of $4,000 per ounce by mid-2026 [1] Group 2: Economic Factors - Ian Samson from Fidelity highlights the likelihood of stagflation in the U.S., suggesting that investors have no reason to reduce their gold holdings [4] - The combination of declining interest rates, persistent inflation, and low growth is expected to support gold prices [5] - Concerns over the large U.S. budget deficit are reinforcing the long-term rationale for gold as a hedge against currency devaluation [5] Group 3: Structural Demand - Structural factors supporting gold prices remain strong, with foreign reserve managers globally increasing their gold holdings [6] - Countries like China, India, and Turkey are structurally increasing their gold reserves to diversify away from the dollar [6] - Limited gold supply means that even a small increase in investment demand can significantly impact the market [6] Group 4: Interest Rate and Inflation Dynamics - Bank of America notes that declining interest rates and a weakening dollar will support gold prices [7] - The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve may begin cutting rates as early as September, with a 25 basis point cut expected [7] - Analysts warn that while higher inflation may temporarily boost the dollar, any rebound is likely to be short-lived [9]

Market Overview - US stock market experienced a broad decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 0.20% to 45,544.88 points, the Nasdaq Composite down 1.15% to 21,455.55 points, and the S&P 500 decreasing by 0.64% to 6,460.26 points [1][2]. Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor sector in the US saw a significant drop, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plummeting over 3%. Major companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, TSMC ADR, AMD, and Oracle all experienced declines exceeding 3%, while Micron Technology, Applied Materials, ASML ADR, and Intel fell over 2% [3][4]. - Nvidia's market value decreased by $145.6 billion (approximately 1038.2 billion RMB) in one night, with its stock price dropping by 3.3% [4]. AI Chip Companies - Marvell Technology, a US AI custom chip giant, faced severe selling pressure, with its stock price plunging nearly 19% during intraday trading and closing down 18.6% at $62.87, marking a three-month low. The company's market capitalization shrank to $54.2 billion (approximately 38.64 billion RMB) [4]. Chinese Tech Stocks - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 1.5%, with Alibaba surging 12.9%, marking its largest increase since March 2023. The company has reportedly invested over 100 billion RMB in AI infrastructure and product development over the past four quarters [7][8]. - Other Chinese tech stocks like Baidu and JD.com also saw gains, while Netease and Pinduoduo experienced declines [8]. Gold and Commodities - Gold prices increased due to heightened risk aversion, with COMEX gold futures rising by 1.2% to $3,516.1 per ounce, accumulating a weekly increase of 2.86% and a monthly rise of 5.2% [10][11]. - Silver futures also saw a rise of 2.64%, closing at $40.75 per ounce, with similar weekly and monthly gains [11]. Economic Indicators - The US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index for July showed a year-on-year increase of 2.6%, with the core PCE price index accelerating to a 2.9% growth. Consumer confidence has declined, and the trade deficit has widened, leading to a projected slowdown in Q3 GDP growth to 2.2% [13]. - Market expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September have risen, with probabilities exceeding 80% [14].

Core Viewpoint - A political conflict between the U.S. President and the Federal Reserve has significantly influenced the surge in gold prices, with gold surpassing $3,400 per ounce, marking a new high in over a month [1][5]. Group 1: Market Reactions - On August 28, gold prices rose sharply, reaching a peak of $3,423.02 per ounce, driven by concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve due to President Trump's attempt to dismiss a Fed governor [1][5]. - Silver prices also increased, reflecting a broader bullish trend in the precious metals market [1]. - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange's FedWatch tool indicates an 85% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, which is expected to lower the opportunity cost of holding gold [1][3]. Group 2: Political Dynamics - President Trump's attempt to remove Fed governor Cook has raised concerns about the erosion of the Federal Reserve's independence, prompting a lawsuit from Cook asserting the President's lack of authority to dismiss her [5]. - Analysts suggest that the pressure from the President may lead to expectations of accelerated rate cuts, providing strong support for gold prices [5]. Group 3: Global Central Bank Activity - Central banks worldwide are increasing their gold and silver reserves as part of a strategic adjustment, moving away from the "American exceptionalism" narrative [6]. Group 4: Future Price Projections - Market attention is focused on upcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions [8]. - Goldman Sachs maintains a mid-2026 gold price forecast of $4,000 per ounce, while Morgan Stanley suggests gold could approach $3,675 per ounce by year-end if the Fed's independence remains threatened [8]. Group 5: Investment Strategies - Investors are advised to remain cautious and look for buying opportunities during market pullbacks, as the current market shows signs of being overbought [9]. - Various investment tools are recommended, including gold ETFs for short-term trading and physical gold for long-term investment [9].

Group 1: Gold Market Insights - Spot gold closed up $19.30, nearly 0.6%, reaching $3416.78, the highest since July 13 [1] - Current trading shows gold slightly down, hovering around $3410 [1] - Wall Street banks predict significant increases in gold prices, with Goldman Sachs forecasting $3700 by the end of 2025 and $4000 by mid-2026 [15] Group 2: U.S. Economic Indicators - U.S. stock indices saw slight gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.16% to 45636.9 points, and both the Dow and S&P 500 reaching new closing highs [2] - The U.S. Labor Department reported first-time unemployment claims at 229,000, slightly below the expected 230,000 [2] - The second quarter U.S. GDP annualized revision shows a growth of 3.3%, exceeding the expected 3.1% [4] Group 3: Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy - Federal Reserve Governor Waller supports a 25 basis point rate cut in September, with an 89% market probability for this action [5] - Morgan Stanley suggests that while the market anticipates a high probability of a rate cut, the actual likelihood may be closer to 50% due to strong economic indicators [8] - Waller's comments are seen as politically motivated, potentially indicating a shift in future monetary policy [7] Group 4: U.S.-EU Trade Relations - The European Commission proposed two legislative measures to implement tariff reductions on U.S. goods, aiming to stabilize transatlantic trade relations [10] - The proposals include the cancellation of certain U.S. industrial tariffs and a reduction of U.S. tariffs on EU automobiles from 27.5% to 15% [10] Group 5: Inflation Indicators - The upcoming U.S. core PCE inflation report is highly anticipated, with expectations of a 0.3% month-over-month increase and a year-over-year rise from 2.8% to 2.9% [11]

Economic Data - The US July PCE price index increased by 2.6% year-on-year, matching expectations and previous values [1] - The core PCE price index rose by 2.9% year-on-year, the fastest growth in five months, aligning with expectations and exceeding the previous value of 2.8% [1] - The data did not undermine market confidence in a potential interest rate cut in September, indicating resilient consumer demand despite persistent inflation [1] Market Reactions - Following the PCE data release, the US dollar strengthened, while the 10-year Treasury yield fell slightly [1] - US stock futures saw a minor increase, with the Nasdaq 100 futures narrowing their decline to 0.4% [1] - Gold prices dipped slightly after the data release [1] Global Market Trends - European stocks fell over 0.3% after multiple countries released CPI data, marking a potential first weekly decline in four weeks [1][5] - Concerns over the stability of the French government and challenges to the independence of the Federal Reserve negatively impacted European market performance [1] - The Thai stock market index saw an expanded decline, and the Thai baht weakened following a court ruling against the Prime Minister [6] Commodity Prices - Oil prices experienced fluctuations due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine situation, with a general decline over the month due to supply surplus concerns [2][12] - Iron ore prices are expected to achieve a two-month consecutive increase, with Singapore iron ore futures stabilizing around $104 per ton, up nearly 5% in August [2][14] Company Performance - Alibaba's US stock pre-market rose nearly 7% after reporting its first fiscal quarter results, with a significant increase in active users for its Taobao flash sales [4] - Dell Technologies saw a pre-market decline of over 6% despite exceeding revenue expectations for Q2, as Q3 profit guidance fell short [4] - Mixed performance was observed among Chinese concept stocks, with XPeng Motors down approximately 1% and Li Auto up about 1% [4]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the release of the US PCE data for July, which came in at 2.9%, matching market expectations and marking the highest level since February 2025, indicating a stable inflation outlook for the Federal Reserve [2] - The market reaction to the PCE data was muted, as it did not deviate from expectations, thus avoiding significant volatility in equities, gold, and cryptocurrencies [2] - The upcoming non-farm payroll data for August is highlighted as a critical indicator for potential interest rate cuts, with the PCE serving as a background context [2] Group 2 - The July non-farm payroll data showed a weak increase of only 73,000 jobs, with downward revisions for the previous two months, which could justify a rate cut by the Federal Reserve [2] - If the August non-farm payroll data falls significantly below 73,000, market expectations for a 50 basis point rate cut in September may resurface [3] - Conversely, if the data exceeds 73,000, particularly if it surpasses 150,000, the Federal Reserve may reconsider its stance, especially in light of the upcoming CPI data [2][3] Group 3 - A report titled "Global Market Strategy: September Outlook" raises critical questions regarding the future of A-shares post "9·3" market, potential risks for US equities, and the outlook for gold prices [4] - The report includes a unique analysis predicting the behavior of the Chinese stock market and offers a comprehensive investment strategy manual for navigating A-share market dynamics [4] - It also discusses the implications of a mysterious figure incorporating the Renminbi into a control system, suggesting a bullish outlook for the currency in the coming months [4] Group 4 - The report anticipates significant movements in gold and crude oil markets, providing trading strategies for the upcoming week and forecasts for A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, gold, crude oil, and Renminbi [5] - Wall Street has identified ten Chinese stocks as favorable investments while advising against seven others, indicating a selective approach to stock recommendations [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Viewpoints of the Report - The expectation of interest rate cuts continues to rise. The market focuses on the Fed's interest rate cut and independence issues. Nvidia strengthens the AI demand expectation, providing a positive outlook for copper demand. However, the current copper price is approaching the resistance level, and a correction should be watched out for [1] - Near the peak season of "Golden September and Silver October", there is support below the market. The SHFE copper inventory has declined in the past two days and is oscillating in the low - level range [1] Summary by Related Catalogs Strategy Analysis - The Shanghai copper opened low and moved lower, with intraday oscillation under pressure. The EU promotes the implementation of the EU - US agreement, and the legislative proposal cancels some tariffs on the US, reducing automobile tariffs to 15%. Fed's Waller supports a 25 - basis - point interest rate cut in September and further cuts in the next three to six months. The Fed incident continues to ferment [1] - On the supply side, Codelco raises the estimate of accident losses and lowers the 2025 production target. In May, refined copper production increased by 14.0% year - on - year. The port inventory of refined copper ore has decreased to the lowest level in the past five years. The smelter TC/RC fees continue to stabilize and rise. Long - term contracts are profitable, while spot contracts are still at a loss. The sulfuric acid price is at a high level in the same period of history, supporting smelter profits. Only one smelter has a maintenance plan in August, and a newly put - into - production smelter in East China has started production. It is expected that the refined copper production will not fluctuate significantly, but smelters may cut or stop production in the later third quarter due to tight ore resources and sulfuric acid overstock [1] - On the demand side, the spot premium has strengthened, downstream buyers are cautious, and the market trading is light [1] Futures and Spot Market Conditions - Futures: Shanghai copper opened high and moved low, with intraday oscillation on the strong side, and closed at 79,410 yuan/ton at the end of the session [4] - Spot: The spot premium in East China is 210 yuan/ton, and in South China is 60 yuan/ton. On August 29, 2025, the LME official price is 9,789 US dollars/ton, and the spot premium is - 85.5 US dollars/ton [4] Supply Side - As of August 22, the spot rough smelting fee (TC) is - 41.32 US dollars/dry ton, and the spot refining fee (RC) is - 4.14 cents/pound [7] - Inventory: SHFE copper inventory is 21,400 tons, an increase of 180 tons from the previous period. As of August 25, the copper inventory in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone is 83,300 tons, a decrease of 2,000 tons from the previous period. LME copper inventory is 158,000 tons, an increase of 1,100 tons from the previous period. COMEX copper inventory is 275,200 short tons, an increase of 1,459 short tons from the previous period [11]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The freight rates are still suppressed by the fundamentals in the short term. With the demand not significantly improved, over - capacity remains a huge pressure on the supply side in the future, limiting the recovery space of shipping prosperity. The freight and industry profitability are expected to be under pressure, and the traditional peak season this year may show the characteristic of "not prosperous in the peak season", with freight rates expected to fluctuate weakly [6][7][41] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Market Review - This week, most of the futures prices of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) declined. The main contract EC2510 closed down 4.76%, and the far - month contracts fell between 4% and 7%. The latest SCFIS European Line settlement freight rate index was 2180.17, down 55.31 points from last week, a month - on - month decrease of 2.5%. The current SCFI European Line recorded 1668 last Friday, further dropping 152, with a weekly decline of 8.35%. The continuous decline of spot indicators drove down the futures prices. The trading volume and open interest of the EC2510 contract declined this week [6][10][14] 2. News Review and Analysis - The EU Commission proposed two legislative proposals to implement the EU - US joint statement on tariffs. The EU will cancel some tariffs on US industrial products, give preferential market access to some seafood and non - sensitive agricultural products, and extend the duty - free treatment for lobsters. The US will reduce the tariffs on EU automobiles and parts from 27.5% to 15% and implement zero or near - zero tariffs on some products from September 1st, which is bullish for the market [17] - US President Trump said that trade agreements with the EU, Japan, and South Korea were completed and that he would impose high tariffs on imported furniture, which is neutral to bearish [17] - New York Fed President Williams said it was appropriate to cut interest rates at the right time, which is bullish [17] - The Trump administration outlined a plan to impose 50% tariffs on Indian products, which is bearish [17] 3. Weekly Market Data - This week, the basis and spread of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures contracts converged. The export container freight rate index declined. The container shipping capacity decreased in the short term. The BDI and BPI rebounded due to geopolitical factors. The charter price of Panamax ships rebounded rapidly, and the spread between the offshore and on - shore RMB against the US dollar fluctuated mainly [24][26][30] 4. Market Outlook and Strategy - This week, the futures prices of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) mostly declined. The continuous decline of spot indicators drove down the futures prices. The "price war" made the fundamentals under continuous pressure. The US employment data was far below expectations, and the interest - rate cut expectation soared. The internal demand in the eurozone was weak. Overall, freight rates are expected to fluctuate weakly. It is necessary to continuously monitor factors such as the actual follow - up increase of the shipping companies' opening prices in December, the frequency of Houthi attacks, and trade war - related information [40][41]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core View of the Report - The precious metals market continued its strong rebound this week due to dovish stances from Fed officials, stable rate - cut expectations, and increased market risk - aversion. Despite economic data showing resilience, the dollar was not supported, and the "asymmetry" in economic indicators affected the long - end yield of US Treasuries, boosting the monetary attribute of gold. The market is awaiting the July core PCE data and the next non - farm payroll report. If inflation continues to slow and employment data weakens, the expectation of Fed rate cuts will rise, potentially driving gold prices higher. The Russia - Ukraine cease - fire negotiation is a variable, but currently, the willingness of Russia to reach a cease - fire is low. It is recommended to make light - position layouts on dips [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Weekly Highlights Summary - **Market Review**: After the Jackson Hole meeting, Fed officials showed dovish stances, and Trump's actions increased risk - aversion. The US Q2 GDP growth rate was revised up to 3.3%, the labor market was resilient, and inflation data showed a slowdown. However, the dollar was not supported, and the precious metals market remained resilient [7]. - **Market Outlook**: The July core PCE data on Friday night will be a key guide. If it shows inflation slowdown, the expectation of Fed rate cuts may rise, and gold prices may break new highs. The non - farm payroll report next Friday is also crucial. A slowdown in employment data will boost rate - cut expectations. The Russia - Ukraine cease - fire negotiation may affect gold's safe - haven property, but its impact is currently limited [7]. - **Operation Suggestion**: It is recommended to make light - position layouts on dips. The expected price ranges for Shanghai gold 2510 contract are 750 - 800 yuan/gram, and for Shanghai silver 2510 contract are 9350 - 9450 yuan/kilogram. For London gold, it is 3350 - 3450 dollars/ounce, and for London silver, it is 38.5 - 39.5 dollars/ounce [7]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Markets - **Price Changes**: Gold and silver prices rose this week. As of August 29, 2025, COMEX silver was at 39.55 dollars/ounce, up 0.34% month - on - month; Shanghai silver 2510 contract was at 9386 yuan/kilogram, up 2.11% month - on - month. COMEX gold was at 3470 dollars/ounce, up 1.54% month - on - month; Shanghai gold 2510 contract was at 785.12 yuan/gram, up 1.52% month - on - month [9][11]. - **ETF Holdings**: The net holdings of gold and silver ETFs on the foreign market increased this week. As of August 28, 2025, the SLV silver ETF holdings were 15333 tons, up 0.40% month - on - month, and the SPDR gold ETF holdings were 967.94 tons, up 1.20% month - on - month [13][17]. - **Speculative Positions**: As of August 19, 2025, COMEX gold speculative net positions decreased, while silver speculative net positions increased. The total and net positions of COMEX gold decreased, while those of COMEX silver increased [19][23]. - **CFTC Positions**: As of August 19, 2025, CFTC gold long positions decreased week - on - week, and short positions increased [25][29]. - **Basis**: The basis of gold and silver in the Shanghai market weakened this week. As of August 28, 2025, the gold basis was - 3.22 yuan/gram, down 51.9% month - on - month, and the silver basis was - 28 yuan/kilogram, down 247.40% month - on - month [31][33]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of gold on the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased this week, while that of silver decreased, showing a differentiated trend from COMEX inventory. As of August 28, 2025, COMEX gold inventory was 38764636.49 ounces, up 0.49% month - on - month; Shanghai Futures Exchange gold inventory was 37455 kilograms, up 3.05% month - on - month. COMEX silver inventory was 508778300 ounces, up 0.10% month - on - month; Shanghai Futures Exchange silver inventory was 1109123 kilograms, down 2.80% month - on - month [35][39]. 3.3 Industry Supply and Demand Situation 3.3.1 Silver Industry - **Imports**: As of July 2025, China's silver imports decreased slightly, while silver ore imports rebounded significantly. The monthly value of silver imports was 252977.88 kilograms, down 7.46% month - on - month, and the monthly value of silver ore imports was 154158134.00 kilograms, up 22.32% month - on - month [41][45]. - **Downstream Demand**: As of July 2025, due to the growth of silver demand in semiconductors, the growth rate of integrated circuit production continued to rise. The monthly output of integrated circuits was 4690000.00 pieces, and the year - on - year growth rate was 15% [47][51]. - **Supply and Demand Balance**: The silver supply and demand were in a tight - balance pattern. As of the end of 2024, industrial demand was 680.5 million ounces, up 4% year - on - year; coin and net bar demand was 190.9 million ounces, down 22% year - on - year; silver ETF net investment demand was 61.6 million ounces, compared with - 37.6 million ounces in the previous year; total demand was 1164.1 million ounces, down 3% year - on - year. The supply - demand gap was narrowing year by year. As of the end of 2024, total supply was 1015.1 million ounces, up 2% year - on - year; total demand was 1164.1 million ounces, down 3% year - on - year; the supply - demand gap was - 148.9 million ounces, down 26% month - on - month [53][57][61]. 3.3.2 Gold Industry - **Prices**: This week, the gold recycling price and gold jewelry prices rose with the gold price. As of August 28, 2025, the Chinese gold recycling price was 776.40 yuan/gram, up 0.83% week - on - week. The prices of Laofengxiang, Chow Tai Fook, and Zhou Dafu gold also increased [63][65]. - **Supply and Demand**: According to the World Gold Council, in Q2 2025, the investment demand for gold ETFs declined slightly. The pace of central bank gold purchases slowed, and the high gold price led to a marginal decline in gold jewelry manufacturing demand [67]. 3.4 Macro and Options - **Macro Data**: Recently, the expectation of rate cuts has risen significantly, and the dollar has continued to weaken. The 10Y - 2Y US Treasury yield spread widened, the CBOE gold volatility increased, and the SP500/COMEX gold price ratio decreased. The 10 - year breakeven inflation rate in the US increased slightly this week. In August 2025, the People's Bank of China increased its gold reserves by about 2.18 tons [73][78][83][88].

Core Viewpoint - The recent rise in spot gold prices, reaching $3408 per ounce, is driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and a weakening dollar, with projections suggesting gold could reach $4000 per ounce by mid-2026 [1][6]. Group 1: Market Analysis - Spot gold prices have recently hit a one-month high, supported by declining interest rate expectations and a weaker dollar [1]. - Multiple Wall Street institutions, including Fidelity International and Bank of America, maintain a bullish outlook on gold, citing a favorable environment for sustained price increases [1][6]. Group 2: Fidelity International Insights - Ian Samson from Fidelity International emphasizes the likelihood of stagflation in the U.S., suggesting investors should maintain their gold positions [4]. - Gold has performed well in Fidelity's portfolio, with a 27% increase last year and nearly 30% this year [4]. - The combination of declining interest rates, persistent inflation, and low growth is expected to support gold prices [4][5]. Group 3: Bank of America Insights - Bank of America forecasts that declining interest rates and a weaker dollar will bolster gold prices, particularly in an inflationary environment [6]. - The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve may begin cutting rates as early as September, with a 25 basis point cut expected [6]. - Political pressures and concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve may further weaken the dollar, impacting gold positively [6][7].