Global Economic Impact - The 'Liberation Day' trade policy shock on April 2 has significantly weakened the global growth outlook, leading to increased uncertainty in trade policies[2][15] - US average tariff rates have reached their highest level in nearly a century, currently estimated at 17.8%[12][14] - Global growth forecasts have been revised down to 2.3% for both 2025 and 2026, with Australia's growth forecast lowered to 1.6% in 2025 and 2.0% in 2026[30][81] Australian Economic Indicators - Local inflation and unemployment rates have aligned with the RBA's February forecasts, with underlying inflation at 2.9% year-on-year in Q1 2025, falling back into the RBA's target band[40][41] - The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% in April 2025, indicating a tight labor market despite weaker growth indicators[41][42] - Retail sales volumes were unchanged in Q1 2025, suggesting a stall in consumer activity following the trade shock[38][43] Monetary Policy Outlook - A 25 basis point (bp) cut in the cash rate to 3.85% is expected on May 20, 2025, with a total of 100bp of cuts anticipated by Q1 2026[5][55] - The RBA's cautious approach to easing is influenced by persistent local inflation concerns rather than immediate growth worries[5][56] - The RBA is likely to provide limited guidance on future rate cuts due to high global economic uncertainty[56][58] Currency and Trade Dynamics - Modest upside for AUD-USD is anticipated as US tariffs on goods from Asia are expected to decrease, improving regional growth outlook[6][65] - The reduction in US tariffs is expected to alleviate pressure on Australia's export-dependent economy, particularly in the APAC region[65][66]

日本央行审议委员中村豊明：各司法管辖区的贸易及其他政策的走向极不确定，海外经济活动和物价将 如何对这些政策作出反应仍难以预料。 ...

亚太经合组织：贸易摩擦引发的贸易政策不确定性空前上升，放大了依赖贸易的经济体的增长风险。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that gold prices are expected to rise significantly, potentially reaching $6,000 in the next four to five years due to macroeconomic uncertainties and changing investor sentiment towards U.S. assets [1][2] - Commodity strategist Natasha Kaneva suggests that gold prices could increase by 80% from the current level of $3,333 to reach the $6,000 target [1] - The potential for gold price increase is supported by the idea that if global institutional investors reallocate just 0.5% of their U.S. overseas assets to gold, it could drive prices to $6,000 by 2029 [1] Group 2 - Gold currently represents only 4.0% of global asset portfolios, but limited supply growth means even minor reallocations could significantly impact prices [2] - The rising interest in gold is attributed to its reputation as a "store of value," especially during economic downturns and financial uncertainties expected in 2025 [2] - Recent trends show that gold prices have been on an upward trajectory, which is likely to continue given the economic challenges anticipated in the near future [2]

英国央行副行长隆巴尔代利：贸易政策的不确定性将持续存在，直到找到一个永久性的解决方案。 ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the Vietnamese economy, with a real GDP growth target of 8 percent for 2025, supported by increased domestic consumption and investment [7][30]. Core Insights - Vietnam's GDP growth accelerated to 6.9 percent year-on-year in Q1-2025, up from 5.9 percent in Q1-2024, driven by stronger domestic consumption and investment [2][14]. - Merchandise exports growth slowed to 10.6 percent in Q1-2025 from 16.8 percent in Q1-2024, influenced by high base effects and potential global demand slowdown [3][15]. - FDI new commitments declined by 9.2 percent year-on-year in Q1-2025, while FDI disbursements remained resilient at $4.9 billion, reflecting a 7.1 percent increase year-on-year [3][21]. - Industrial production increased by 8.6 percent year-on-year in March 2025, compared to 4.8 percent in March 2024, with significant contributions from apparel, electronics, and machinery [4][17]. - Retail sales surged by 10.8 percent year-on-year, marking the highest growth in nearly two years, supported by a 9.5 percent increase in average monthly income [4][23]. - Inflation rose to 3.1 percent year-on-year in March 2025, driven by food and housing prices, but remains below the State Bank of Vietnam's target of 5 percent for 2025 [5][25]. Summary by Sections Economic Growth - Real GDP growth reached 6.9 percent year-on-year in Q1-2025, up from 5.9 percent in Q1-2024, with consumption and investment growing by 7.4 percent and 7.2 percent respectively [14]. Trade and Investment - Merchandise exports grew by 10.6 percent in Q1-2025, down from 16.8 percent in Q1-2024, while imports increased by 16.9 percent year-on-year [3][15]. - The trade surplus decreased to $3.2 billion in Q1-2025 from $7.7 billion in Q1-2024 [15]. Industrial Production - Industrial production index rose by 8.6 percent year-on-year in March 2025, with the PMI indicating expansion at 50.5 [4][17]. Domestic Consumption - Retail sales of goods and services increased by 10.8 percent year-on-year, supported by rising average monthly income [4][23]. Inflation and Monetary Policy - Inflation increased to 3.1 percent year-on-year in March 2025, with the SBV raising the inflation target to 5 percent for 2025 [5][25]. Fiscal Performance - Revenue collection for Q1-2025 reached 36.7 percent of the annual plan, driven by increases in VAT and corporate income tax [6][30].

Core Viewpoint - Jeffrey Gundlach, the CIO and founder of DoubleLine Capital, believes that the surge in gold prices is far from over, predicting that gold could rise to $4,000 per ounce. He attributes this to changing perceptions among traders regarding gold, influenced by geopolitical tensions and tariffs [1][1][1]. Group 1: Gold Market Insights - Gold prices have increased by 25% year-to-date, indicating a shift in how gold is viewed by investors, moving away from being a speculative tool to being recognized as a legitimate asset class [1][1]. - The global physical gold ETF market expanded by $11 billion in April, reaching a total of $397 billion, reflecting growing investor interest in gold as a safe haven [1][1][1]. - A recent survey by Bank of America revealed that 58% of global fund managers consider gold the safest asset amid a full-blown trade war [1][1]. Group 2: Broader Market Context - Gundlach expresses concerns about other risk assets, predicting a potential "crash" in the stock market, with the S&P 500 index possibly dropping to 4,500 points, representing a 20% decline from current levels [1][1]. - Other analysts, including Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Bank of America, have also raised their gold price targets, with Goldman Sachs setting a target of $3,700 per ounce, citing high policy uncertainty and potential economic slowdown in the U.S. [1][1][1].

美联储高官集体泼冷水，"按兵不动"成主流。 当地时间周五，在美联储公布最新利率决议两天后，超过一半的美联储政策制定者公开发表讲话，没有 一位暗示美联储即将降息。 克利夫兰联储主席Beth Hammack在斯坦福大学胡佛研究所的会议上表示： "我通常倾向于采取行动；但在这种情况下，不采取行动可能是平衡进一步上升的通胀和劳 动力市场放缓风险的最佳选择。" Hammack强调，官员们需要更多时间来评估关税和其他政府政策的影响。"当难以获得清晰度时，等待 额外数据将有助于为未来路径提供信息，"她说。她在接受路透社采访时补充说，政策制定者在6月下次 会议前不会有太多新的经济数据。 多位美联储官员强调通胀预期 多位美联储官员，包括美联储理事Adriana Kugler、Lisa Cook以及Hammack和纽约联储主席John Williams，都强调了控制通胀预期的重要性。 Williams特别强调这一主题，称锚定通胀预期是"现代中央银行的基石"。 圣路易斯联储主席Alberto Musalem表示，如果关税对通胀的影响是短暂的，通胀预期保持锚定，且经 济活动明显放缓，降低利率可能是适当的。 "否则，我将专注于确保关税 ...

21世纪经济报道记者赖镇桃 广州报道 票型罕见地分裂成三方，反映出政策制定者的分歧，英国央行行长贝利的发言却释放出些许鹰派信号。 此前市场还预期这次决议声明可能会删除"渐进谨慎"的一贯表述，加快降息节奏，但5月8日的发布会 上，贝利仍然强调货币宽松政策延续"渐进和审慎"的基调不松口。 略偏强硬的表态，打压年内降息预期，掉期市场显示6月份英国央行降息的概率由50%下降到20%左 右，助推英镑、英国国债收益率快速走高。 下次降息时机或再押后 英国央行的降息，早在市场的意料之中。3月份，英国消费者价格指数（CPI）连续第二个月回落，同 比增速从2月的2.8%降至2.6%。 通胀降温提供了成熟的条件，美国滥施关税则是这轮降息的主要动因。据新华社报道，英国央行指出， 美国对全球加征关税以来，全球贸易政策不确定性加剧，金融市场出现波动，这种不确定性和新的关税 措施导致全球经济增长前景变弱。 美国滥施关税对英国经济的冲击已经有所显现。标普日前公布的数据显示，4月英国综合采购经理指数 （PMI）从3月的51.5下跌至48.5，为2023年10月以来首次跌入收缩区间，服务业活动也在连续17个月扩 张后首次跌至荣枯线以下，主要由 ...

英国央行提高了对2025年的GDP增长预期至1%，高于之前的预测值0.75%。与此同时，2026年和2027年 的增长率预计分别为1.25%和1.5%。通胀率预计将在第三季度达到3.5%的峰值，低于先前预测的3.7%， 主要受益于能源价格下降。长期来看，到2027年初，通胀率预计将回归至目标水平2%。 此外，英国央行警告称全球贸易政策的不确定性仍然是影响英国经济的关键因素，尤其是美国关税政策 的变化可能会给英国带来额外的成本和经济活动的冲击。 就在同日，美国总统特朗普宣布美英之间达成一项新的贸易协议，这是自今年4月对英国商品加征新关 税以来首次与受影响国家签订的相关协议。特朗普宣称，该协议"全面且深入"，涵盖大量新增市场准入 机会，并强调英国将取消许多针对美国产品的非关税壁垒。 然而，英国政府对此表现得更为谨慎。唐宁街10号发言人表示，谈判正在加速进行，并承诺首相会适时 提供更新。发言人重申首相斯塔默始终将国家利益置于首位，并视美国为重要的经济和安全盟友。分析 人士认为，鉴于缺乏具体条款说明以及英方的审慎态度，外界对这份协议的法律约束力和执行前景持保 留意见。 新华财经声明：本文内容仅供参考，不构成投资建议。 ...