Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content Core Viewpoints - Short-term gold is expected to oscillate in a strong manner within a range, and the medium- to long-term bullish view remains unchanged. Attention should be paid to the new round of trade games in early August and the changes in interest rate cut expectations brought by the Global Central Bank Annual Meeting later in the month [1][3] - After silver was blocked at the $40 mark, it oscillated and declined in the short term. In the medium term, the three logics suppressing silver's elasticity are difficult to reverse. The medium-term view is bullish on the trend of silver but cautious about its elasticity [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Key Information - In June, the US PPI increased by 2.3% year-on-year (expected +2.5%, previous value revised from +2.6% to +2.7%); month-on-month it was flat (expected +0.2%, previous value revised from +0.1% to +0.3%). Core PPI increased by 2.6% year-on-year (expected +2.7%, previous value revised from +3.0% to +3.2%); month-on-month it was flat (expected +0.2%, previous value revised from +0.1% to +0.4%) [2] - US President Trump stated that starting from August 1, a general tariff would be used to impose a tax rate slightly higher than 10% on small countries. Larger economies are discussing coordinated tariff agreements, and negotiations with the EU, Vietnam and other countries are progressing smoothly [2] - US Treasury Secretary Besent proposed to increase the issuance of short-term Treasury bonds to disperse the debt repayment pressure under the high-interest rate environment, but this strategy has caused market concerns about the long-term credibility of the Treasury and refinancing risks [2] Price Logic - The price of precious metals oscillated during the day, and the short-term decline of the US dollar index at night drove the overall increase of precious metals. The US PPI data in June was slightly lower than expected, having little impact on sentiment [3] - The market's attention to the change of the Fed Chairman next year is increasing. In the second half of the year, besides the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut path, the emergence of a "shadow chairman" may reignite the market's concern about the Fed's independence [1][3] - Silver faced resistance at the $40 mark and then oscillated and declined in the short term. In the medium term, the three logics suppressing silver's elasticity are difficult to reverse, maintaining a bullish view on the trend of silver but cautious about its elasticity [3] Outlook - Weekly COMEX gold is expected to be in the range of [3250, 3450], and COMEX silver in the range of [36, 40] [3]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve will release the minutes of the June meeting at 2:00 AM, which may reveal the internal "hawk-dove" debate within the Fed [1] - The minutes could indicate whether a path for interest rate cuts has quietly taken shape [1] - Key signals regarding the direction for the second half of the year are expected to be unveiled, prompting investors to pay close attention [1]

Group 1: Zinc Price Trends - Zinc prices have been under pressure due to weakened market demand and easing supply constraints from zinc mines [1][2] - The fluctuation of U.S. tariff policies has led to a significant drop in zinc prices, reaching a near one-year low [1][3] - The macroeconomic factors influencing zinc prices include U.S. tariff policies and the potential slowdown of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [1][3] Group 2: Supply Dynamics - Overseas mining operations are expected to increase production, while domestic zinc mines experienced a seasonal reduction of 10.04% in Q1 [2] - Zinc concentrate port inventories are projected to remain above 300,000 tons, indicating a loose supply environment [2] - The processing fees for zinc concentrates are anticipated to rise due to increased ore supply, which will enhance smelting profits [2][3] Group 3: Demand Factors - The construction sector has shown weak performance, with cement and asphalt plant operating rates below expectations [3][4] - The automotive sector has exceeded market expectations, but overall demand for zinc remains weak due to trade policy uncertainties [3][4] - The domestic market's ability to support zinc prices is limited, particularly with export restrictions impacting effective demand [4] Group 4: Market Outlook - The zinc market is expected to transition towards a more relaxed supply-demand balance, with a downward trend in zinc prices anticipated in the medium term [5]