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DLS MARKETS:油价下跌如何影响美债?通胀与利率的传导效应解析
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-10-22 03:12
Group 1 - Core viewpoint: The continuous decline in oil prices may lead to a drop in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to around 3.75%, reflecting the complex interplay between macroeconomic indicators [1] Group 2 - Oil price decline: International oil prices have been on a downward trend, with WTI crude oil prices falling from approximately $80 per barrel in January to below $58, nearing levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic [2] - Factors influencing oil prices: The drop in oil prices is primarily driven by an oversupply of global crude oil and widespread concerns about slowing global economic growth [2] Group 3 - Impact of oil prices on bond yields: Lower energy costs typically ease inflationary pressures, which are crucial for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions. A sustained decrease in inflation could enhance expectations for interest rate cuts, leading to rising bond prices and falling yields [4] - Recent bond market response: Since October, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has decreased by approximately 18 basis points, reflecting both expectations for future rate cuts and concerns about the stability of parts of the U.S. banking system [4] Group 4 - Unusual market phenomenon: A rare occurrence of simultaneous increases in both U.S. stock and bond prices suggests that investors anticipate a "Goldilocks" scenario, where economic growth slows enough to curb inflation without triggering a recession [5] Group 5 - Market focus: The upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting and the release of the September core CPI data are critical, with economists predicting a month-over-month increase of 0.3%, consistent with August [6] Group 6 - Analyst perspective on bond market: Even with ongoing economic growth, there remains potential for further increases in the bond market. Predictions indicate that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield could drop to the 3.60%-3.70% range, levels briefly reached last year [7] Group 7 - Dual impact of falling oil prices: The decline in oil prices has a dual effect on the economy; it lowers energy costs, enhancing consumer purchasing power and stimulating demand, while also indicating a potential cooling of global economic activity [8]
贵属策略报:贵?属短线?跌,?情或进?阶段性调整期
Zhong Xin Qi Huo· 2025-10-22 01:56
投资咨询业务资格:证监许可【2012】669号 中信期货研究|贵⾦属策略⽇报 2025-10-22 贵⾦属短线⼤跌,⾏情或进⼊阶段性调 整期 周⼆国内休市后,海外⻩⾦、⽩银⼤幅下跌,伦敦⾦现⽇内跌幅最⾼超 3%,伦敦银现⽇内跌幅最⾼超6%。 我们此前提⽰,贵⾦属波动率显著上 升,上涨⾏情或进⼊尾部阶段,过热⻛险下调整随时可能发⽣,可参考M A5进⾏阶段性⽌盈,⾏情或进⼊阶段性调整期,后续重点关注美联储货币 政策、⼈事变动、地缘及贸易变动。 重点资讯: 1)在日本众议院首相指名选举第一轮投票中,自民党总裁高市早苗 获得过半票数,当选日本第104任首相,成为日本历史上第一位女首 相。她现年64岁,是日本右翼政客代表人物之一,主张实施扩张性财 政政策,并提高防卫开支。新当选的日本首相高市早苗内阁名单公 布,包括内阁官房长官木原稔、财务大臣片山皋月、防卫大臣小泉进 次郎、总务大臣林芳正、外务大臣茂木敏充等人。 2)欧洲央行首席经济学家连恩称,欧洲央行决心确保通胀率在中期 内稳定在2%的目标水平,银行的美元融资更容易出现流动性危机,从 而在压力情境下增加脆弱性。 价格逻辑: 周二国内休市后,海外黄金、白银大幅下跌,伦敦 ...
This week's critical inflation report comes with a variety of doubts about the data
CNBC· 2025-10-21 17:25
Indeed, the BLS this year has faced a host of questions over its data collection methods. President Donald Trump in August, furious over huge downward revisions in nonfarm payrolls data, sacked former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer."Skeptics like me are going to be focused on how clean is this data," said Vishal Khanduja, head of broad markets fixed income at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. "What were the accommodations made for the lack of full personnel staff showing up? What adjustments were mad ...
ETH永续合约单日暴跌3.76%,XBIT揭示美国ETF外流1.46亿美元真相
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-10-21 10:22
Core Insights - Ethereum market experienced significant volatility with ETH perpetual contracts dropping by 3.76%, falling below the critical psychological level of $3900, reaching a low of $3878.49 [1] - The outflow of $145.99 million from the US spot Ethereum ETF is the largest single-day outflow in nearly two months, indicating a cautious attitude from institutional investors towards short-term market trends [1][3] Market Dynamics - The recent outflow from the Ethereum ETF highlights a shift in institutional sentiment, occurring during a sensitive period of changing Federal Reserve monetary policy expectations [3] - Despite ETF outflows, on-chain data shows that several whale addresses, including BitMine, have been accumulating ETH during the price dip, indicating confidence in Ethereum's long-term value [3] Macro Environment - Federal Reserve's monetary policy expectations are crucial for the cryptocurrency market, with a 99.4% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in October and a 98.6% chance of a total 50 basis point cut by December [5] - Concerns over economic recession risks are overshadowing the potential benefits of rate cuts, leading to a cautious market sentiment [5] - Political uncertainty, including remarks from Trump about high tariffs, has negatively impacted market sentiment, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both experiencing declines [5] Market Sentiment and Technical Analysis - The market sentiment has turned cautious, with significant declines in trading volumes and open interest in futures, indicating a shift towards risk aversion among traders [8] - Technical analysis shows that ETH perpetual contracts are in an oversold region, with key support at $3801 and resistance at $4069 [8] Institutional Divergence - There is a notable divergence in institutional sentiment, with traditional financial institutions showing caution through ETF outflows, while crypto-native institutions and high-net-worth individuals are accumulating ETH [11] - The balance of power between bulls and bears in the ETH perpetual contract market is shifting, with potential for a new upward trend if key support levels hold [11]
贵金属策略报告-20251021
Shan Jin Qi Huo· 2025-10-21 09:31
1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Gold prices are affected by multiple factors. In the short - term, there is a possibility of a meeting between China and the US, which eases trade - war risks. The risk of stagflation in the US economy is increasing, with weakening employment and moderate inflation, and the Fed's expectation of interest - rate cuts is being realized. The Fed may stop shrinking its balance sheet in the coming months, and the market expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in October with a probability of over 90%, and about 2 more cuts within the year. It is expected that precious metals will be weakly volatile in the short - term, highly volatile in the medium - term, and will rise step - by - step in the long - term [2]. - The trend of gold prices is the anchor for silver prices. In terms of the capital side, CFTC silver net long positions and iShare silver ETF have slightly increased their positions. In terms of inventory, the recent explicit inventory of silver has slightly decreased [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Gold - **Market Performance**: Today, precious metals rose first and then fell. The main contract of Shanghai Gold closed up 2.02%, and the main contract of Shanghai Silver closed up 0.20% [2]. - **Core Logic**: - **Short - term Hedging**: There may be a meeting between China and the US, easing trade - war risks. The risk of stagflation in the US economy is increasing, with weakening employment and moderate inflation, and the Fed's expectation of interest - rate cuts is being realized [2]. - **Hedging Attribute**: Trump said that imposing a 100% tariff on China is unsustainable. The US Treasury Secretary expects China and the US to meet in Malaysia soon to prevent tariff escalation [2]. - **Monetary Attribute**: Fed Chairman Powell hinted that officials may stop shrinking the balance sheet in the coming months. Fed Governor Waller warned that US employment growth may have turned negative in the past few months. The Fed's Beige Book shows that US economic activity has hardly changed recently, but there are signs of cooling consumption. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September and hinted at further rate cuts. The ADP employment in September decreased by 32,000, far lower than the market - expected increase of 51,000. The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in October with a probability of over 90%, and about 2 more cuts within the year. The US dollar index is oscillating strongly, and the US Treasury yield is oscillating weakly [2]. - **Commodity Attribute**: The CRB commodity index is oscillating downward, and the appreciation of the RMB is negative for domestic prices [2]. - **Strategy**: Conservative investors should wait and see, while aggressive investors can buy low and sell high. It is recommended to manage positions well and set strict stop - loss and take - profit levels [3]. - **Data Summary**: - **International Prices**: Comex gold main - contract closing price is $4374.30 per ounce, up 2.49% from the previous day and 5.92% from the previous week; London gold is $4294.35 per ounce, up 1.65% from the previous day and 4.84% from the previous week [3]. - **Domestic Prices**: The closing price of the main Shanghai Gold contract on the SHFE is 994.06 yuan per gram, up 2.45% from the previous day and 5.87% from the previous week; the closing price of Gold T + D on the SGE is 986.89 yuan per gram, up 1.35% from the previous day and 4.99% from the previous week [3]. - **Positions and Inventories**: Comex gold positions are 528,789 lots, unchanged from the previous week; Shanghai Gold main - contract positions on the SHFE are 205,110 lots, down 1.35% from the previous day and 10.22% from the previous week; Gold T + D positions on the SGE are 254,754 lots, down 1.35% from the previous day and up 8.81% from the previous week. LBMA gold inventory is 8,598 tons, unchanged; Comex gold inventory is 1,152 tons, down 1.08% from the previous week; Shanghai Gold inventory on the SHFE is 18 tons, up 1.32% from the previous week [3]. Silver - **Core Logic**: The trend of gold prices is the anchor for silver prices. In terms of the capital side, CFTC silver net long positions and iShare silver ETF have slightly increased their positions. In terms of inventory, the recent explicit inventory of silver has slightly decreased [6]. - **Strategy**: Conservative investors should wait and see, while aggressive investors can buy low and sell high. It is recommended to manage positions well and set strict stop - loss and take - profit levels [7]. - **Data Summary**: - **International Prices**: Comex silver main - contract closing price is $51.40 per ounce, up 1.53% from the previous day and 1.23% from the previous week; London silver is $51.80 per ounce, down 4.25% from the previous day and up 1.09% from the previous week [7]. - **Domestic Prices**: The closing price of the main Shanghai Silver contract on the SHFE is 11,805 yuan per kilogram, up 0.54% from the previous day and 2.36% from the previous week; the closing price of Silver T + D on the SGE is 11,759 yuan per kilogram, down 0.17% from the previous day and up 1.99% from the previous week [7]. - **Positions and Inventories**: Comex silver positions are 165,805 lots, unchanged from the previous week; Shanghai Silver main - contract positions on the SHFE are 6,368,310 lots, down 1.87% from the previous day and 9.22% from the previous week; Silver T + D positions on the SGE are 3,977,852 lots, up 3.84% from the previous day and 19.60% from the previous week. LBMA silver inventory is 24,581 tons, down 0.26% from the previous week; Comex silver inventory is 15,751 tons, down 2.64% from the previous week; Shanghai Silver inventory on the SHFE is 749 tons, down 29.51% from the previous week; silver inventory on the SGE is 1,051 tons, down 5.18% from the previous week; the total explicit inventory is 42,303 tons, down 1.70% from the previous week [7]. Fundamental Key Data - **Monetary Attribute**: The federal funds target rate upper limit is 4.25%, the discount rate is 4.25%, the reserve balance interest rate (IORB) is 4.15%, the Fed's total assets are $6,647.249 billion, M2 year - on - year growth is 4.77%, the 10 - year US Treasury real yield is 2.31%, the US dollar index is 98.59, the US Treasury yield spread (3 - month to 10 - year) is 0.51, etc [9]. - **Other Attributes**: The geopolitical risk index is 250.95, up 52.15% from the previous day and 36.05% from the previous week; the VIX index is 18.67, up 2.41% from the previous day and down 10.28% from the previous week; the CRB commodity index is 296.49, up 1.07% from the previous day and 0.67% from the previous week; the offshore RMB exchange rate is 7.1257, down 0.22% from the previous week [12].
人民币汇率中间价创阶段性高点
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-10-21 02:58
Core Viewpoint - The recent appreciation of the Renminbi (RMB) against the US dollar is attributed to both internal and external factors, with the RMB middle rate reaching a new high since October 2024, indicating a potential long-term appreciation cycle [1][3][4]. Group 1: RMB Exchange Rate Performance - On October 21, the RMB to USD middle rate was reported at 7.0930, an increase of 43 basis points from the previous trading day [1]. - The RMB middle rate has risen above the 7.10 mark for five consecutive trading days since October 15, marking a significant upward trend [1]. - The RMB middle rate has shown an overall increase of over 900 points throughout the year [1]. Group 2: Factors Driving RMB Appreciation - The appreciation of the RMB is driven by a decline in the US dollar and increased external market volatility, which has led to a stronger adjustment of the RMB middle rate [3]. - The US government shutdown has heightened financial market uncertainty, accelerating capital flows from the US to non-US countries [3]. - Internal factors such as the release of consumer potential, industrial structure upgrades, and improved market competition have provided fundamental support for the RMB exchange rate [3]. Group 3: Monetary Policy and Market Outlook - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) emphasizes a self-directed monetary policy that balances internal and external factors, maintaining stability in the foreign exchange market [4][5]. - Analysts suggest that the current RMB appreciation is primarily driven by the US Federal Reserve's easing monetary policy, which may continue to influence the RMB's strength in the near term [4]. - Despite optimism regarding the RMB's long-term trajectory, experts believe that exchange rate stability will remain the main theme, with dual-direction fluctuations becoming the norm [5].
金荣中国:白银大幅下跌回落反弹,关注支撑位多单布局方案
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-10-20 09:11
Group 1: Geopolitical Tensions Impacting Precious Metals - The recent escalation of conflict between Israel and Hamas has significantly influenced gold prices, with Israel conducting airstrikes on Gaza, targeting 83 locations, and accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire agreements [1] - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is also affecting market sentiment, with reports of stalled negotiations and a pessimistic outlook on Western support for Ukraine, which has heightened risk aversion and bolstered gold demand [3] - The shift from tension to a more conciliatory tone in US-China trade relations has weakened gold's safe-haven appeal, leading to a decline in prices as market expectations improve [4][5] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve's monetary policy expectations are a key driver for gold prices, with a high likelihood of a 25 basis point rate cut in October and increasing bets on further cuts in December, supporting gold's price increase of over 64% this year [5] - Current spot prices for gold and silver are reported at approximately $4259 per ounce and $52.19 per ounce, respectively, reflecting the ongoing market volatility [5] - The silver market is currently experiencing a consolidation phase, with technical indicators suggesting potential trading strategies around support and resistance levels [8]
避险情绪高涨,贵金属波动放大
Yin He Qi Huo· 2025-10-20 01:38
避险情绪高涨 贵金属波动放大 研究员:王露晨 CFA 期货从业证号:F03110758 投资咨询资格证号:Z0021675 目录 第一章 综合分析及交易策略 2 | | | 第三章 贵金属基本面数据追踪 13 GALAXY FUTURES 1 227/82/4 228/210/172 181/181/181 87/87/87 文 字 色 基 础 色 辅 助 色 137/137/137 246/206/207 68/84/105 210/10/16 221/221/221 208/218/234 避险情绪高涨 贵金属波动放大 ◼【综合分析】 宏观面:近期,美国政府停摆风波仍在继续,影响美国重要宏观数据的公布,增加了美联储制定货币政策的难度和市场的不确定性;中美贸 易摩擦再度升级,尽管市场普遍预期最终会以特朗普"TACO"结束,但短期的不确定性仍令市场感到紧张;叠加美国两家地区银行因遭遇信 贷欺诈发生爆雷(此前不久摩根大通和第五三银行也发生过类似的风险),本次地区性银行的爆雷则点燃了市场对于美国银行业信贷风险的 担忧。在多个风险事件较为集中发生的背景下,市场避险情绪不断高涨,刺激金、银维持单边强劲走势,不断刷出历 ...
铂族金属周报:价格将进入高位盘整区间-20251018
Wu Kuang Qi Huo· 2025-10-18 13:33
1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the prices of platinum - group metals continued their strong performance, with palladium showing a more obvious catch - up rally. The prices of precious metals were driven up by the US small - bank crisis and Powell's dovish remarks. However, on Friday night, the prices of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all dropped significantly, ending the short - term accelerated upward trend. It is expected that platinum and palladium prices will enter a high - level consolidation range. But in the medium term, due to macro and spot factors, it is difficult for the prices to decline trend - wise [3][9][10]. - Powell's monetary policy stance was dovish this week, announcing that the Fed's balance - sheet reduction process is about to end. The market has fully priced in 25 - basis - point interest rate cuts in the October and December FOMC meetings, and the new Fed chairperson will be confirmed in December. The subsequent macro - environment will continue to be bullish for platinum - group metal prices [10]. - The overseas platinum lease rate has been consistently above 10%, indicating a mid - term structural shortage of overseas spot due to tightened mine supply and increased demand, which cannot be alleviated in the short term. Overall, platinum - group metal prices are expected to oscillate at high levels and are more likely to rise than fall [10]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Week - on - Week Assessment and Market Outlook - **Price Changes**: NYMEX platinum's active - contract price rose 0.56% to $1,629.8 per ounce, and NYMEX palladium's active - contract price rose 4.23% to $1,516 per ounce [10]. - **Technical Analysis**: NYMEX platinum's price is expected to oscillate at high levels after reaching the resistance level of $1,770 per ounce, with support at $1,511 per ounce. NYMEX palladium's price is expected to consolidate at high levels after being suppressed at $1,700 per ounce, with support at $1,447 per ounce [12][15]. 3.2 Market Review - **Platinum Price**: NYMEX platinum's active - contract price rose 0.56% to $1,629.8 per ounce, and the total position as of September 23 was 97,978 lots. As of October 17, the spot price of platinum on the Shanghai Gold Exchange was 398.79 yuan per gram [21][25]. - **Palladium Price**: NYMEX palladium's active - contract price rose 4.23% to $1,516 per ounce, and the total position as of the latest report was 20,282 lots [22]. - **Lease Rate**: As of October 17, the one - month implied lease rate for platinum rose to 18.93%, and that for palladium was 3.25% [29]. - **CFTC Net Positions**: As of the September 23 report, NYMEX platinum's managed - fund net long position increased by 3,638 lots to 18,285 lots, and NYMEX palladium's managed - fund net short position was 5,176 lots [32][35]. 3.3 Inventory and ETF Holdings Changes - **Platinum**: As of October 17, the total holdings of platinum ETFs were 76.28 tons, and CME platinum inventory was 21.19 tons [46][53]. - **Palladium**: As of October 17, the total holdings of palladium ETFs were 14.84 tons, and CME palladium inventory was 5,819.47 kilograms [49][58]. 3.4 Supply and Demand - **Platinum Supply**: The total platinum output of the top 15 mines in 2025 is expected to be 127.47 tons, a 1.9% decrease from 2024. China's platinum imports in August were 8.21 tons, showing a rebound from July [64][70]. - **Palladium Supply**: The total palladium output of the top 15 mines in 2025 is expected to be 165.78 tons, a 0.86% decrease from 2024. China's palladium imports in August were 2.06 tons, showing a decline from July [67][73]. - **Demand**: The report analyzes the production of passenger cars in China, Japan, Germany, and the US, as well as the global supply - demand balance sheets for platinum and palladium [74][84][85]. 3.5 Monthly Spread and Cross - Market Spread - The report provides data and charts on NYMEX platinum and palladium monthly spreads, as well as the spreads between London spot prices and NYMEX prices [87][104]
贵金属策略报告-20251017
Shan Jin Qi Huo· 2025-10-17 10:04
1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the provided content. 2. Core Views of the Report - Today, precious metals continued their upward trend, with the main Shanghai gold contract closing up 1.84% and the main Shanghai silver contract closing up 2.93% [1]. - The short - term core logic includes increased short - term hedging demand due to the escalation of trade wars and the US government shutdown, and the increasing risk of stagflation in the US economy with weak employment and moderate inflation, leading to the realization of the Fed's interest - rate cut expectations [1]. - The escalation of Trump's trade war and the US government shutdown have increased market uncertainty, enhancing the hedging attribute of precious metals [1]. - Fed Chairman Powell hinted that officials might stop shrinking the balance sheet in the coming months, and Fed Governor Waller warned of a possible negative turn in US employment growth. The Fed's Beige Book showed little change in US economic activity recently but signs of cooling consumption. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September and hinted at further cuts. The market expects a 25 - basis - point cut in October with a probability of around 90% and about 2 more cuts this year [1]. - The 1 - month implied lease rate of London silver has soared, indicating a tight silver spot market. The CRB commodity index's rebound is under pressure, and the appreciation of the RMB is negative for domestic prices [1]. - Precious metals are expected to be volatile and bullish in the short term and rise step - by - step in the long term [1]. - Due to the US government shutdown, the release times of retail sales, PPI and other data are postponed [1]. - Gold price trends are the anchor for silver price trends. In terms of capital, CFTC silver net long positions and iShare silver ETF have slightly increased positions. In terms of inventory, the recent visible silver inventory has slightly decreased [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Gold - **Strategy**: Conservative investors should wait and see, while aggressive investors can buy low and sell high. It is recommended to manage positions well and set strict stop - loss and take - profit levels [2]. - **Data Summary**: - **International Prices**: Comex gold's main contract closed at $4224.90 per ounce, up 1.57% from the previous day and 4.05% from the previous week; London gold closed at $4204.60 per ounce, up 1.90% from the previous day and 4.07% from the previous week [2]. - **Domestic Prices**: The main Shanghai gold contract closed at 999.80 yuan per gram, up 3.45% from the previous day and 10.90% from the previous week; gold T + D closed at 995.90 yuan per gram, up 2.96% from the previous day and 10.93% from the previous week [2]. - **Basis, Spreads, and Ratios**: The difference between the main Shanghai gold contract and London gold was 27.72 yuan per gram, up 97% from the previous day and - 183% from the previous week; the main Shanghai gold contract basis was - 3.90 yuan per gram; the gold - to - silver ratio (London gold/London silver) was 79.30, down 0.25% from the previous day and 2.43% from the previous week; the gold - to - copper ratio (Comex gold/Comex copper) was 8.45, up 4.25% from the previous day and 5.98% from the previous week; the gold - to - oil ratio (Comex gold/WTI crude oil) was 72.11, up 3.25% from the previous day and 10.17% from the previous week [2]. - **Positions**: Comex gold positions were 528,789 lots (100 ounces per lot); the main Shanghai gold contract positions were 222,192 lots (kilograms per lot), down 1.32% from the previous day and 6.85% from the previous week; gold TD positions were 254,996 lots (kilograms per lot), up 2.20% from the previous day and 11.18% from the previous week [2]. - **Inventory**: LBMA gold inventory was 8,598 tons; Comex gold inventory was 1,152 tons, down 1.08% from the previous week; Shanghai gold (SHFE) inventory was 18 tons, up 1.57% from the previous day and 1.32% from the previous week [2]. - **CFTC Managed Fund Net Positions**: Asset management institutions' weekly positions were 158,616 lots, down 1,867 lots from the previous week [2]. - **Gold ETF**: SPDR gold ETF holdings were 952.53 tons, down 0.33% from the previous week [2]. - **Futures Warehouse Receipts**: The number of registered Shanghai gold warehouse receipts was 18 tons, up 0.38% from the previous week [2]. 3.2 Silver - **Strategy**: Conservative investors should wait and see, while aggressive investors can buy low and sell high. It is recommended to manage positions well and set strict stop - loss and take - profit levels [5]. - **Data Summary**: - **International Prices**: Comex silver's main contract closed at $53.43 per ounce, up 1.72% from the previous day and 12.12% from the previous week; London silver closed at $53.02 per ounce, up 0.83% from the previous day and 6.67% from the previous week [5]. - **Domestic Prices**: The main Shanghai silver contract closed at 12,249 yuan per kilogram, up 1.93% from the previous day and 10.53% from the previous week; silver T + D closed at 12,228 yuan per kilogram, up 2.06% from the previous day and 10.57% from the previous week [5]. - **Basis and Spreads**: The difference between the main Shanghai silver contract and London silver was 98.89 yuan per gram, down 395.86% from the previous day and 131.49% from the previous week; the main Shanghai silver contract basis was - 21 yuan per kilogram [5]. - **Positions**: Comex silver positions were 165,805 lots (5,000 ounces per lot); the main Shanghai silver contract positions were 7,067,430 lots (kilograms per lot), up 0.60% from the previous day and 2.40% from the previous week; silver TD positions were 3,623,146 lots (kilograms per lot), down 1.80% from the previous day and up 14.78% from the previous week [5]. - **Inventory**: LBMA silver inventory was 24,581 tons, down 0.26% from the previous week; Comex silver inventory was 15,928 tons, down 1.97% from the previous week; Shanghai silver (SHFE) inventory was 982 tons, down 17.24% from the previous week; silver (SGE) inventory was 1,108 tons; the total visible inventory was 42,538 tons, down 0.58% from the previous day and 1.32% from the previous week [5]. - **CFTC Managed Fund Net Positions**: Asset management institutions' weekly positions were 40,065 lots, up 1,937 lots from the previous week [5]. - **Silver ETF**: iShare silver ETF holdings were 15,422.61 tons, down 0.19% from the previous week [5]. - **Futures Warehouse Receipts**: The number of registered Shanghai silver warehouse receipts was 1,169,061 kilograms, down 1.95% from the previous week [5]. 3.3 Fundamental Key Data - **Fed - related Data**: The upper limit of the federal funds target rate was 4.25%, the discount rate was 4.25%, the reserve balance interest rate (IORB) was 4.15%, all down 0.25 percentage points from the previous value; the Fed's total assets were $6,641.668 billion, up $4.268 billion from the previous week [7]. - **US Economic Indicators**: M2 year - on - year growth was 4.77%, down 0.06 percentage points; the 10 - year US Treasury real yield was 2.29%, down 1.29% from the previous day and the previous week; the US dollar index was 98.34, down 0.35% from the previous day and 0.50% from the previous week; various interest rate spreads and inflation - related indicators showed different changes [7][8]. - **US Economic Growth and Labor Market**: GDP annualized year - on - year growth was 2.00%, down 0.30 percentage points; GDP annualized quarter - on - quarter growth was 3.80%, up 4.40 percentage points; the unemployment rate was 4.30%, up 0.10 percentage points; non - farm payrolls monthly change was 2.20 million, down 0.57 million; labor participation rate was 62.40%, down 0.30 percentage points; average hourly wage growth was 3.70%, down 0.20 percentage points; other labor - market - related data also had corresponding changes [7]. - **US Real Estate and Consumption**: The NAHB housing market index was 37.00, up 15.63% from the previous week; existing home sales were 4 million units, down 0.25% from the previous week; new home sales were 660,000 units, up 15.15% from the previous week; retail sales year - on - year growth was 3.76%, down 0.26 percentage points; personal consumption expenditure year - on - year growth was 5.55%, up 0.37 percentage points; other related data also showed different trends [7][8]. - **US Industrial and Trade**: Industrial production index year - on - year growth was 0.87%, down 0.39 percentage points; durable goods new orders were $76.706 billion, up $4.70 billion; exports year - on - year growth was - 27.03%, up 6.09 percentage points; imports year - on - year growth was - 16.11%, down 0.07 percentage points; the trade balance was - $78.3 billion [7][8]. - **Central Bank Gold Reserves and Other Data**: China's gold reserves were 2,303.52 tons, up 0.14% from the previous week; the US gold reserves were 8,133.46 tons; global gold reserves were 36,268.07 tons; the US dollar's share in IMF foreign exchange reserves was 57.80%, up 0.88%; the geopolitical risk index was 259.24, up 57.54% from the previous week; the VIX index was 28.34, up 30.84% from the previous week; the CRB commodity index was 293.61, down 1.91% from the previous week; the offshore RMB exchange rate was 7.1277, down 0.05% from the previous week [8]. 3.4 Fed's Latest Interest Rate Expectations The report provides the Fed's latest interest - rate expectations based on the CME FedWatch tool, showing the probabilities of different interest - rate ranges at various future meeting dates from 2025/10/29 to 2027/9/15 [10].