1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The gold price is in a high - level oscillation this week, while the silver price has skyrocketed continuously, and the gold - silver ratio at a high level has rapidly corrected. It is expected that the gold - silver ratio will continue to decline in the short term, and investors should focus on the opportunity for silver to catch up in price. The market's expectation for the non - farm data is weak, and investors are advised to pay attention to the possibility of data exceeding expectations and conduct risk management in advance. [9][11] - The short - term trend of precious metals is oscillating with a slight upward bias, showing a pattern of weak gold and strong silver. The medium - term trend is a high - level oscillation, and the long - term trend is a step - by - step upward movement. [9] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Property Analysis 3.1.1. Safe - haven Attribute - The safe - haven sentiment during Trump's trade war has been realized. The leaders of China and the United States had a phone call, agreeing to hold a new round of talks as soon as possible and extend mutual visit invitations. However, there are still risks of escalation in geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, Russia - Ukraine, etc. [4] - The United States was downgraded by Moody's, completely leaving the top - tier AAA credit rating club. The demand for the $16 billion 20 - year bonds auctioned by the US Treasury was weak due to investors' concerns about the increasing US debt burden. The US debt scale has exceeded $36 trillion, and the deteriorating fiscal situation has intensified the market's doubts about the US dollar credit system. [4] 3.1.2. Monetary Attribute - The risk of stagflation in the US economy has increased, and the overall employment data has weakened. The market has reignited the expectation of an earlier interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. After the number of layoffs and the ADP employment data, the latest number of initial jobless claims in the US last week reached a seven - month high, and the import decline in April set a record. [5] - The European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected but hinted that its one - year easing cycle would pause after the inflation rate finally returned to the central bank's 2% target. Currently, the market expects the Federal Reserve to stabilize its next interest rate cut until September, and the expected total interest rate cut space in 2025 has dropped to around 50 basis points. [5] 3.1.3. Commodity Attribute - Although the consumption of gold jewelry is suppressed by high prices, the investment demand for gold bars and other products offsets some of the impact. Emerging market central banks, including the People's Bank of China, are implementing a "de - dollarization" strategy, which keeps the central bank's gold purchase demand at a high level. [5] - The CRB commodity index has faced pressure in its rebound from a low level, and the continuous appreciation of the RMB is negative for domestic precious metal prices. The easing of the trade war is expected to promote the recovery of silver's industrial demand. [5] 3.1.4. Capital Flow - Recently, the CFTC managed funds have continuously reduced their net long positions in gold and continuously increased their net long positions in silver. In the domestic market, the net long positions in Shanghai gold have continuously increased, and the net long positions in Shanghai silver have remained at a high level. The world's largest gold ETF and silver ETF have ended their long - term downward trends and are slowly increasing their positions. [7] 3.2. Review of the Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Path from 2024 - 2025 - In 2024/5/1, the Federal Reserve maintained the interest rate unchanged, slowed down the pace of reducing the balance sheet from June 1st, and still expected inflation to decline gradually over time. [13] - In 2024/6/12, the Federal Reserve kept the interest rate policy unchanged, and the updated dot - plot significantly reduced the expected number of interest rate cuts for the year. [13] - In 2024/7/31, the Federal Reserve continued to keep the interest rate unchanged, confirmed progress in reducing inflation, and indicated that an interest rate cut might be an option in September. [13] - In 2024/9/19, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points, and the target range of the benchmark interest rate was expected to be further reduced by the end of the year and in subsequent years. [14] - In 2024/11/7, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, and the statement removed the expression about "gaining confidence in the fight against inflation". [14] - In 2024/12/19, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, and the dot - plot showed that it was expected to cut interest rates only twice by the end of 2025. [14] - In 2025/1/29, the Federal Reserve kept the interest rate unchanged for the first time since September 2024, and the policy statement removed the expression about "inflation making progress towards the target". [14] - In 2025/3/20, the Federal Reserve kept the interest rate unchanged, planned to slow down the pace of balance - sheet reduction from April 1st, and significantly lowered the economic growth forecast for 2025 while raising the inflation forecast. [14] - In 2025/5/7, the Federal Reserve kept the interest rate unchanged, stating that the uncertainty of the economic outlook had further increased, and the risks of rising unemployment and inflation had both increased. [14] 3.3. Support and Resistance Levels - The support level for the main contract of Shanghai gold is 755 - 760, and the resistance level is 790 - 800. [9] - The support level for the main contract of Shanghai silver is 8400 - 8430, and the resistance level is 9500 - 9530. [9]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significance of gold as a hard currency, its historical context, investment methods, and associated risks, emphasizing its enduring value and various applications in modern finance and industry [1][2][3][4][5][6] Group 1: Gold as Hard Currency - Gold's value is attributed to its scarcity, with approximately 200,000 tons mined throughout human history, equating to less than 30 grams per person if divided among 8 billion people [2] - Gold possesses three main attributes: 1. Currency attribute, being one of the earliest forms of money and used extensively in trade and rewards throughout history [3] 2. Commodity attribute, characterized by its resistance to corrosion and diverse applications in various industries beyond jewelry [3] 3. Safe-haven attribute, where gold prices often surge during economic crises or loss of trust in major currencies [3] Group 2: Investment Methods - Gold investment options include: 1. Physical gold, such as gold bars, coins, and jewelry, with investment-grade gold priced lower than jewelry due to craftsmanship premiums [4] 2. Gold accumulation accounts offered by financial institutions, allowing clients to invest without holding physical gold, with low transaction costs [4] 3. Gold ETFs, which provide high liquidity but do not allow for physical gold redemption and incur management fees [4] Group 3: "Gold+" Concept - The "Gold+" concept integrates a certain percentage of gold into investment portfolios, gaining traction among institutional investors and financial products [5] Group 4: Investment Risks - Gold investment carries several risks: 1. Market price volatility influenced by global economic conditions, monetary policies, and geopolitical tensions [6] 2. Purchase channel risks, particularly when buying from unverified sources, increasing the likelihood of acquiring counterfeit or subpar gold [6] 3. Repurchase and liquidity risks, as the avenues for selling physical gold are limited and may involve significant price discrepancies [6]

投资咨询系列报告 山金期货贵金属策略报告 更新时间：2025年05月14日16时30分 一、黄金 报告导读： 今日贵金属金弱银强，沪金主力收跌0.11%，沪银主力收涨0.16%。①核心逻辑，短期特朗普贸易战风险阶段兑现，贸易协议分批 达成；美国经济滞涨风险增加，美联储对降息维持谨慎态度。②避险属性方面，特朗普对等关税兑现，美国和中国宣布达成降低关 税的临时协议，避险情绪逐渐升温。巴基斯坦与印度发生交火，特朗普考虑亲自现身土耳其俄乌会谈，地缘异动变数仍在。③货币 属性方面，美国4月消费者物价温和上涨，创四年来最小年涨幅，因食品成本的下降部分抵消了租金的上涨，但在关税背景下，通 胀前景仍不明朗。目前市场预期美联储下次降息至9月，预期25年总降息空间跌至50基点左右。美元指数和美债收益率震荡上行； ④商品属性方面，CRB商品指数震荡反弹，人民币升值利空国内价格。⑤预计贵金属短期继续金弱银强，中期偏弱震荡，长期阶梯 上行。 | 数据类别 | 指标 | 单位 | 最新 | 较上日 | | 较上周/前值 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 国际价 ...

Group 1 - Evan Van Ness's statement highlights the core issue of Ethereum's lack of "currency attributes," suggesting that without these attributes, its value may decline towards zero [1][3] - Ethereum has achieved significant success in smart contracts and decentralized applications, but struggles with price volatility and high transaction costs, hindering its adoption as a stable value storage [3][5] - XBIT decentralized exchange platform has gained influence due to its unique trading model and high security, providing efficient trading and asset safety during market fluctuations [1][3] Group 2 - XBIT's low transaction fees attract both retail and institutional investors, allowing for direct peer-to-peer trading and significantly reducing trading costs compared to centralized exchanges [3][5] - The competitive financial market has led to a deeper analysis of virtual currencies, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Litecoin being notable examples, where Bitcoin's limited supply gives it a similar safe-haven value as gold [3][5] - Van Ness emphasizes that Ethereum's price increase is essential for driving ecosystem adoption, as rising prices attract more developers, investors, and users, promoting rapid development and widespread application [5]