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美联储独立性面临严峻挑战 贵金属市场表现亮眼
Jin Tou Wang· 2025-08-28 07:26
摘要周三(8月27日)美元指数走出了典型的倒V形态。当日收盘时,其微幅下挫0.06%,定格于98.147 点位。与此同时,受美联储独立性面临严峻挑战这一因素影响,贵金属市场表现亮眼:现货黄金延续强 势,连续第二个交易日上扬,涨幅达0.11%,最终报收于3397.46美元/盎司;现货白银亦同步跟涨,录 得0.12%的涨幅,收于38.61美元/盎司。 【行情回顾】 周三(8月27日)美元指数走出了典型的倒V形态。当日收盘时,其微幅下挫0.06%,定格于98.147点 位。与此同时,受美联储独立性面临严峻挑战这一因素影响,贵金属市场表现亮眼:现货黄金延续强 势,连续第二个交易日上扬,涨幅达0.11%,最终报收于3397.46美元/盎司;现货白银亦同步跟涨,录 得0.12%的涨幅,收于38.61美元/盎司。 美欧之间关税协议的稳步推进以及美日围绕汽车关税展开的积极谈判,宛如两剂良方,有望在一定程度 上舒缓当前紧张的贸易关系。然而,不容忽视的是,美国向印度施压,要求其断绝与俄罗斯的石油交易 以换取关税减免的举动,犹如一颗不定时炸弹,极有可能再度点燃贸易摩擦的烽火。一旦局势升级,必 将给贵金属市场带来剧烈震荡。 全球经济 ...
新世纪期货交易提示(2025-8-28)-20250828
Xin Shi Ji Qi Huo· 2025-08-28 03:12
Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron Ore: Volatile [2] - Coking Coal and Coke: Volatile [2] - Rebar and Coiled Steel: Volatile and Weakening [2] - Glass: Volatile and Weakening [2] - Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index: Declining [2] - CSI 300 Index: Volatile [2] - CSI 500 Index: Volatile [4] - CSI 1000 Index: Declining [4] - 2 - Year Treasury Bond: Volatile [4] - 5 - Year Treasury Bond: Volatile [4] - 10 - Year Treasury Bond: Declining [4] - Gold: Volatile and Strengthening [4] - Silver: Volatile and Strengthening [4] - Pulp: Weakening [6] - Logs: Range - bound Volatility [6] - Soybean Oil: Volatile [6] - Palm Oil: Volatile [6] - Rapeseed Oil: Volatile [6] - Soybean Meal: Volatile and Bearish [6] - Rapeseed Meal: Volatile and Bearish [6] - Soybean No. 2: Volatile and Bearish [6][7] - Soybean No. 1: Volatile and Bearish [6] - Live Pigs: Volatile and Weakening [7] - Natural Rubber: Volatile [9] - PX: Hold for Observation [9] - PTA: Volatile [9] - MEG: Reverse Spread [9] - PR: Hold for Observation [9] - PF: Hold for Observation [9] Core Viewpoints of the Report - The fundamentals of the black industry have different characteristics, with some products having limited fundamental contradictions and expected to be volatile, while others face supply - demand imbalances and are expected to be volatile and weakening [2] - The stock index futures/options market has overall declined, and it is recommended to reduce risk appetite and long positions in stock indices. The bond market has a weakening trend, and it is advisable to hold long positions in bonds lightly. The precious metals market is expected to be volatile and strengthening, mainly influenced by factors such as central bank gold purchases and geopolitical risks [2][4] - The pulp market shows a pattern of weak supply and demand and is expected to decline. The log market has limited supply pressure and is expected to be range - bound volatile [6] - The oil and fat market is expected to be volatile, mainly affected by factors such as export sales and production. The meal market is expected to be volatile and bearish, affected by factors such as production and imports [6] - The agricultural product market, represented by live pigs, is expected to be volatile and weakening due to factors such as supply increases and consumption restrictions [7] - The soft commodity market, represented by natural rubber, is expected to be volatile and strengthen in the short term due to factors such as supply tightening and inventory reduction [9] - The polyester market has different trends for different products, and short - term prices are mainly affected by factors such as cost and supply - demand [9] Summary by Related Catalogs Black Industry - **Iron Ore**: The fundamentals have limited contradictions. The probability of an interest rate cut in September is increasing, and the demand is affected little by the refutation of the domestic blast furnace production restriction expectation. The global iron ore shipment has a slight decline, and there is no obvious inventory accumulation pressure under high port clearance. The terminal demand is weak, but the blast furnace hot metal output is slightly rising, and steel mills have little motivation to actively reduce production. It is expected to be volatile [2] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: There have been frequent accidents in the coal supply side, and the supply may fluctuate. The inventory of clean coal in coal mines has reached the lowest level since March 2024. The downstream coking and steel enterprises have high operating rates, and some coal mines have saturated pre - sold orders. The overall coking production restriction in Hebei and Shandong has a long time, and the short - term adjustment range is limited. It is recommended to buy on dips after the market sentiment is released [2] - **Rebar and Coiled Steel**: The production restriction policy of Tangshan steel mills is clear, but the production reduction is less than expected. The building material demand has a month - on - month decline, the external demand export has been overdrawn in advance, and the real estate investment continues to decline. The total demand is difficult to have an anti - seasonal performance, showing a pattern of high in the front and low in the back. The profits of the five major steel products are okay, the output has a slight increase, the apparent demand has recovered, and the steel mill inventory and social inventory are both increasing. During the military parade in mid - August, there is an expectation of supply contraction, but it is limited. The overall supply - demand contradiction in the steel market is intensifying. The spot demand for rebar is still weak in the traditional peak season, and the futures price is expected to find support after a significant adjustment [2] - **Glass**: The market sentiment has cooled significantly, and the middle and lower reaches are in the stage of digesting previous inventories, with a significant weakening of restocking demand. The glass production line has no water release or ignition, the operating rate is basically stable, the weekly output is stable month - on - month, and the manufacturer's inventory continues to accumulate. It is unlikely for glass factories to stop production during the military parade, and they can only choose cold repair. The market sentiment is highly volatile, and the middle and lower reaches of the glass market have room for restocking, but the rigid demand has not recovered. In the long term, the real estate industry is still in the adjustment cycle, and the glass demand is difficult to increase significantly. The short - term spot price is weak, and attention should be paid to the support of the 60 - day moving average on the disk [2] Financial Products - **Stock Index Futures/Options**: The previous trading day saw declines in the CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 indices. The communication equipment and Internet sectors had capital inflows, while the daily chemical and education sectors had capital outflows. The Ministry of Commerce will introduce policies to expand service consumption next month and promote service exports. In July, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased year - on - year, but the decline narrowed for two consecutive months, with high - tech manufacturing leading the way. The market has overall declined, and it is recommended to reduce risk appetite and long positions in stock indices [2][4] - **Treasury Bonds**: The yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond has increased by 3 basis points, and the market interest rate has fluctuated. The central bank conducted a 7 - day reverse repurchase operation of 379.9 billion yuan on August 27, with a net withdrawal of 236.1 billion yuan on the same day. The bond market has a weakening trend, and it is advisable to hold long positions in bonds lightly [4] - **Precious Metals**: The pricing mechanism of gold is shifting from being centered on real interest rates to central bank gold purchases. The US debt problem may intensify, and the de - dollarization attribute of gold is prominent. The substitution effect of gold for bonds has weakened, and the geopolitical risk has marginally decreased, but the market's risk - aversion demand still exists. China's physical gold demand has increased significantly, and the central bank has been increasing its gold holdings for eight consecutive months. The logic driving the rise in gold prices has not completely reversed, and the Fed's interest rate and tariff policies may be short - term disturbing factors. The silver market is also expected to be volatile and strengthen [4] Light Industry - **Pulp**: The spot market price is showing a differentiated trend, with the cost support for pulp prices weakening. The papermaking industry has a low profitability level, and paper mills have high inventory pressure and low acceptance of high - priced pulp. The demand is in the off - season, and raw materials are purchased on a rigid - demand basis, which is negative for pulp prices. The pulp market shows a pattern of weak supply and demand and is expected to decline [6] - **Logs**: The daily average shipment volume of log ports has increased, and the supply pressure is limited. The inventory has decreased month - on - month, and the spot market price is stable. The cost support has strengthened, and the delivery willingness is affected by the price range. The market is expected to be range - bound volatile [6] Oil and Fat and Meal - **Oil and Fat**: The demand for soybean oil is promising due to strong export sales and relevant policies. The palm oil production in Malaysia has increased and inventory has accumulated in July, but the end - of - period inventory is lower than expected. The export demand for palm oil has been strong since August, mainly driven by Indian festival purchases. The Indonesian biodiesel policy has uncertain implementation time but provides long - term support for palm oil prices. The domestic soybean imports in August are high, and the oil mills have high operating rates. The soybean oil inventory has pressure, the palm oil inventory has rebounded, and the rapeseed oil inventory has continued to decline. The double - festival restocking demand has recovered, and the oil and fat market is expected to be volatile after a previous significant increase [6] - **Meal**: The USDA has significantly reduced the soybean planting area. Although the yield per unit has increased significantly, the initial inventory, output, and end - of - period inventory of US soybeans have all decreased. The US soybean production area is conducive to soybean growth, and the market expects a bumper harvest of US soybeans and Canadian rapeseed, but the weather in the next month is still a key factor. Before the US soybean exports improve substantially, the high premium pattern of Brazilian soybeans is difficult to change. The domestic soybean imports from August to September are high, the oil mills have high operating rates, and the soybean meal inventory is high. After the downstream concentrated restocking, the purchasing sentiment has become cautious. The Sino - US negotiation expectation continues to disturb the market sentiment, and the meal market is expected to be volatile and bearish [6] Agricultural Products - **Live Pigs**: On the supply side, the average trading weight of live pigs across the country has continued to decline. The temperature increase has slowed down the weight gain of pigs, and slaughter enterprises have increased the purchase of low - priced standard pigs, resulting in a decline in the overall purchase weight. It is expected that the average trading weight of live pigs in most areas will continue to decline. On the demand side, the settlement price of live pigs by key slaughter enterprises has shown a downward trend due to factors such as the accelerated slaughter by farmers and the impact of high - temperature weather on terminal consumption. The average operating rate of key slaughter enterprises has increased month - on - month. The price difference between fat and standard pigs has fluctuated, and the weekly average price of live pigs is expected to remain volatile in the future [7] Soft Commodities - **Natural Rubber**: The weather factors in the main natural rubber producing areas have less interference, and the raw material supply in Yunnan is tight, supporting high purchase prices. The glue production in Hainan is lower than expected, and the raw material purchase prices have increased due to the futures market. The cup - lump price in Thailand has continued to rise, but the profit has continued to narrow, and the geopolitical conflict in some areas has restricted the tapping progress. The raw material prices in Vietnam have also increased. The capacity utilization rate of semi - steel radial tire enterprises has been affected by individual factory shutdowns and production cuts, while that of all - steel radial tire enterprises has increased due to the resumption of work by some maintenance enterprises. The inventory in Qingdao ports has decreased, with lower inbound rates and higher outbound rates. The natural rubber market still has an oversupply situation, but the gap has narrowed. With the expected increase in rainfall in the main producing areas at home and abroad in the next cycle, the expected tightening of raw material supply will drive up rubber prices, and the domestic spot inventory is expected to continue to decline. It is expected that the natural rubber price will remain strong in the short term [9] - **PX**: The decline in US commercial crude oil inventory has exceeded expectations, leading to an increase in oil prices. The PTA load has weakened, while the PX load has fluctuated and recovered. The short - term supply - demand has weakened, but the pressure is not high, and the PXN spread is relatively stable. The PX price fluctuates with oil prices [9] - **PTA**: The oil price has large fluctuations, and the cost support is average despite the stable PXN spread. The PTA supply has decreased, and the downstream polyester factory load has started to rebound, improving the PTA supply - demand situation. The short - term price mainly fluctuates with the cost [9] - **MEG**: The port inventory decreased last week, and the subsequent arrival volume is lower than expected. The terminal demand has slightly improved, domestic production has increased, and the import volume has fluctuated. The supply pressure has increased, and the medium - term supply - demand is expected to be in a wide - balance state. The short - term cost fluctuates greatly, and the low inventory supports the MEG disk price [9] - **PR**: The supply of polyester bottle chips has become more abundant, weakening the supply support. Downstream purchases are mainly for rigid - demand restocking at low prices, and the polyester bottle chip market is expected to decline weakly in a volatile manner [9] - **PF**: The polyester staple fiber has no positive factors in its own supply - demand, but the overnight increase in oil prices may be positive for the cost. The price of the polyester staple fiber market is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range [9]
美联储鸽派表态,金价延续强势!黄金ETF基金(159937)高开高走,连续6日获资金净流入
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-28 02:25
Core Viewpoint - The recent developments surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve and rising geopolitical tensions have increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, leading to a notable performance of the Gold ETF fund. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of August 28, 2025, the Gold ETF fund (159937) has risen by 0.17%, with a latest price of 7.45 yuan. Over the past week, the fund has accumulated a rise of 1.09% [1] - The Gold ETF fund has seen a significant net inflow of capital, totaling 164 million yuan over the past six days, with a peak single-day net inflow of 99.54 million yuan [1] - The fund's net asset value has increased by 81.14% over the past five years, ranking it among the top two comparable funds [2] Group 2: Trading and Liquidity - The Gold ETF fund has a trading volume of 50.23 million yuan, with a turnover rate of 0.18% [1] - The average daily trading volume over the past month is 609 million yuan, placing it in the top two among comparable funds [1] Group 3: Risk and Return Metrics - The fund has a Sharpe ratio of 2.32 over the past year, indicating strong risk-adjusted returns [3] - Year-to-date, the fund has a relative drawdown of 0.49% compared to its benchmark [4] - The fund's historical performance shows a 100% probability of profit over a three-year holding period, with an average monthly return of 3.23% [2] Group 4: Fees and Tracking Accuracy - The management fee for the Gold ETF fund is 0.50%, and the custody fee is 0.10% [5] - The fund has a tracking error of 0.002% over the past month, indicating high tracking precision among comparable funds [5]
多空拉锯金价逼近3400关口,关注初请和GDP修正数据
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-28 02:14
Core Viewpoint - Gold prices are experiencing relative stability amid uncertainties surrounding Federal Reserve policies and geopolitical risks, with potential volatility lurking beneath the surface [1][2][4] Federal Reserve Policy Uncertainty - President Trump’s attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Cook has raised concerns about the independence of the Fed, impacting market confidence and increasing gold's short-term appeal [1][3] - The market anticipates an 87% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut at the Fed's September meeting, which supports gold's resilience [5] - Fed officials emphasize that any rate cut will depend on upcoming economic data, adding to the uncertainty surrounding gold prices [5][6] Inflation Data Impact - The upcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data is crucial, with expectations of a 2.6% increase for July, which could influence rate cut expectations and gold prices [2][6] - If PCE data shows stronger inflation, it may challenge the Fed's rate cut path, enhancing gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset [2][6][10] Market Dynamics: Dollar and Bond Market - The dollar's fluctuations and bond market dynamics are closely linked to gold prices, with recent movements indicating cautious investor sentiment [7][8] - The yield curve has steepened, suggesting economic recovery expectations, but also hints at potential for more accommodative policies, indirectly benefiting gold [7][8] Summary - The gold market is at a crossroads influenced by multiple factors, including Fed internal conflicts, inflation data, and market dynamics, with the PCE data being a decisive variable for short-term price movements [9][10]
分析师警告:政治干预美联储是在“玩火” 避险需求助推金价连续上涨
智通财经网· 2025-08-27 23:25
Core Viewpoint - Gold futures experienced a slight increase, reversing earlier losses, driven by concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve following President Trump's attempt to dismiss a Fed governor [1] Group 1: Market Reactions - Gold futures for August delivery rose by 0.5%, closing at $3,404.60 per ounce, marking the highest closing price since August 8 [2] - Silver futures for August delivery increased by 0.3%, closing at $38.689 per ounce [2] Group 2: Influencing Factors - Two main factors driving the recent rise in gold prices include signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding a potential rate cut in September and Trump's actions raising concerns about the Fed's independence [1] - Ongoing geopolitical risks, such as increased attacks on Russian energy infrastructure by Ukraine, and unresolved trade tensions are expected to maintain a solid risk premium in gold prices [1] Group 3: Investment Products - Related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) include SPDR Gold ETF (GLD.US), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX.US), VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), iShares Silver ETF (SLV), and GlobalX Silver Miners ETF (SIVR) [2]
山金期货贵金属策略报告-20250827
Shan Jin Qi Huo· 2025-08-27 14:42
Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Gold and silver prices show different trends today, with gold strong and silver weak. The short - term trade agreements are reached in batches, leading to a decline in risk - aversion demand. The risk of stagflation in the US economy increases, employment weakens, inflation is moderate, and the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut rebounds. It is expected that precious metals will be oscillating strongly in the short - term, oscillating at a high level in the medium - term, and rising step - by - step in the long - term [1]. - The gold price trend is the anchor of the silver price. In terms of capital, CFTC silver net long positions and iShare silver ETF have slightly reduced their positions. In terms of inventory, the recent explicit inventory of silver has slightly increased [6]. Summary by Directory Gold - **Price Performance**: Comex gold and London gold have risen, while domestic gold prices such as the closing price of the Shanghai Gold Exchange's main contract and gold T + D have also shown different degrees of increase. The basis and spreads, and ratios have also changed [2]. - **Position and Inventory**: Comex gold and Shanghai Gold Exchange's main contract positions have decreased, while gold T + D positions have increased. LBMA inventory remains unchanged, Comex gold inventory has decreased, and Shanghai Gold Exchange's gold inventory has increased [2]. - **Strategy**: Conservative investors are advised to wait and see, while aggressive investors can buy low and sell high. Good position management and strict stop - loss and take - profit are recommended [3]. - **Net Position Ranking**: The top 10 net long and net short positions of futures companies' members in the Shanghai Gold Exchange have different changes in net positions and daily ratios [4]. Silver - **Price Performance**: The closing price of the Comex silver main contract has risen, while the London silver price has fallen. Domestic silver prices such as the closing price of the Shanghai Silver Exchange's main contract and silver T + D have decreased [7]. - **Position and Inventory**: Comex silver positions have increased, while Shanghai Silver Exchange's main contract positions have decreased, and silver T + D positions have increased. Silver inventories in different places have different changes, and the total explicit inventory has slightly decreased [7]. - **Strategy**: Conservative investors are advised to wait and see, while aggressive investors can buy low and sell high. Good position management and strict stop - loss and take - profit are recommended [7]. - **Net Position Ranking**: The top 10 net long and net short positions of futures companies' members in the Shanghai Silver Exchange have different changes in net positions and daily ratios [8]. Fundamental Key Data - **Fed - related Data**: The upper limit of the federal funds target rate, the discount rate, and the reserve balance interest rate have all decreased by 0.25. The Fed's total assets have decreased slightly, and M2 has increased year - on - year [9]. - **Other Key Indicators**: The ten - year US Treasury real yield, the US dollar index, and the US Treasury yield spreads have all changed. US inflation, economic growth, labor market, real estate market, consumption, industry, trade, and economic survey data have also shown different trends. Central bank gold reserves in different countries and regions have different changes, and some currency - related ratios have also changed [9][11][13]. - **Fed Interest Rate Expectation**: According to the CME FedWatch tool, the market's expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut in different meeting dates from September 2025 to December 2026 is different [14].
富格林:欺诈套路从容应对 7月PCE曝光通胀态势
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-27 09:32
Core Viewpoint - The recent dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Cook by President Trump has raised concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve, leading to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, pushing its price to a two-week high [1][4][5]. Group 1: Market Reaction - On August 26, gold prices surged to $3,393.7 per ounce, marking a 0.83% increase and reaching a two-week high due to heightened safe-haven buying [2]. - The market's expectation for a rate cut in September has risen to over 87% following Trump's actions, indicating a strong sentiment for monetary easing [5][8]. Group 2: Political and Economic Context - Trump's dismissal of Cook is seen as a direct challenge to the Federal Reserve's independence, reflecting his dissatisfaction with the Fed's cautious stance on interest rate adjustments [4][5]. - The ongoing trade tensions, including threats of new tariffs on advanced technology and semiconductors, are contributing to market uncertainty and further supporting gold prices [6]. Group 3: Upcoming Economic Indicators - Key upcoming economic data, including GDP and PCE inflation reports, are expected to influence gold prices significantly, with the core inflation rate projected to rise to 2.9% by the end of 2023 [8]. - If economic data confirms weakness, it could further increase the likelihood of rate cuts, potentially pushing gold prices above the $3,400 mark [8].
威尔鑫点金·׀特朗普染指美联储 避险需求提振金价逼近3400美元
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-27 07:49
Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the impact of President Trump's interference with the Federal Reserve, which has led to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, pushing gold prices close to $3,400 [5][9][17] - On Tuesday, the international spot gold price opened at $3,365.98, reaching a high of $3,393.51 and closing at $3,393.25, marking an increase of $27.30 or 0.81% [5] - The U.S. dollar index opened at 98.43 points and closed at 98.21 points, down 0.22%, indicating a weakening dollar which typically supports gold prices [3][5] Group 2 - The increase in gold prices is attributed to two main factors: Trump's actions against the Federal Reserve, which have shaken dollar confidence, and economic data indicating recession fears in the U.S. [5][9] - The consumer confidence index in the U.S. fell by 1.3 points to 97.4, with the expectations index dropping to 74.8, below the recession threshold of 80, reflecting concerns about the economic outlook [9][11] - The article notes that the U.S. housing market is cooling, with the S&P Case-Shiller home price index showing a year-on-year increase of only 1.86% as of June, indicating a potential downturn in the real estate sector [11][15] Group 3 - Trump's recent comments about appointing his nominees to the Federal Reserve could lead to significant changes in monetary policy, potentially resulting in higher long-term interest rates and impacting financial markets negatively [8][9] - The article suggests that if the current trends continue, the credibility of the dollar could be severely impacted, further strengthening the demand for gold and silver as safe-haven assets [9][17] - The overall commodity market may benefit from potential inflationary pressures if the U.S. economy continues to show signs of distress [9][17]
机构看金市:8月27日
Xin Hua Cai Jing· 2025-08-27 03:06
Core Viewpoint - The recent dismissal of Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook by Trump has heightened concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve, leading to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [1][2][3] Group 1: Market Reactions - Trump's unexpected action has intensified fears regarding the Federal Reserve's independence and has raised expectations for potential interest rate cuts, pushing investors towards gold [1] - Following the dismissal, the gold price rebounded to a two-week high, supported by a decline in the dollar index [2] - The market now anticipates a greater than 87% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The upcoming U.S. core PCE inflation data is being closely monitored as it may provide insights into the Federal Reserve's policy direction [1][2] - Powell's dovish remarks at the global central bank meeting suggest a shift to a straightforward 2% inflation target, which may further support the case for a rate cut [2] Group 3: Long-term Outlook - The trend of central banks purchasing gold, combined with global monetary expansion and de-dollarization, is expected to support a long-term upward trend in gold prices [2] - Zang Enterprises highlights that physical precious metals may become the only safe haven amid potential financial crises triggered by inflationary policies and vulnerabilities in the U.S. debt market [3] Group 4: Technical Analysis - The next resistance level for gold is identified at $3,409, with subsequent levels at $3,439 and $3,451, while the first support level is at $3,268 [3]
美联储面临史诗级危机 国际黄金多头爆发
Jin Tou Wang· 2025-08-27 02:56
Core Viewpoint - The independence of the Federal Reserve is facing a significant crisis, leading to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, with gold prices rising to their highest level in over two weeks [1][3]. Group 1: Market Reaction - Gold prices experienced a notable increase, closing at $3,393.25 per ounce, marking a daily rise of 0.81% [1]. - The announcement of President Trump's dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Cook has shaken investor confidence in the Fed's independence, contributing to the surge in gold prices [3]. Group 2: Technical Analysis - On the trading day, gold prices fluctuated, reaching a low of $3,351 and a high of $3,393, closing positively at $3,393 [4]. - The technical outlook suggests that gold prices may continue to rise, with resistance levels at $3,400 and $3,420, while support levels are noted at $3,370 and $3,360 [4].