7月18日凌晨，纽约交易员詹姆斯紧盯屏幕：美国零售销售数据超预期增长0.6%，初请失业金人数降至三个月最低点。美元指数瞬间飙升至98.95的月内高 点，黄金应声跌至3309美元。就在他准备平仓之际，金价却上演深V反转，最终收于3338美元，仅微跌0.25%。这场"假摔"背后，正是当前黄金市场的真实 写照——在震荡中孕育机会。 1、乱局中的黄金迷局 2025年的黄金市场犹如行走在政策钢丝上。美联储高层罕见地公开分裂：理事库格勒打出"鹰派重拳"，警告必须维持限制性政策遏制关税引发的通胀；而旧 金山联储主席戴利却坚持"年内降息两次"的鸽派立场，认为关税影响可控。更令人意外的是，理事沃勒突然抛出"7月应降息25个基点"的震撼观点。 这种政策矛盾直接投射到金价走势上。7月21日亚市早盘，黄金因美欧关税谈判乐观消息而低开，但旋即又在沃勒鸽派言论支撑下企稳。日线图上，金价始 终运行在60日均线上方，形成了一道隐形的支撑带。 而在地缘层面，全球央行正悄然改写游戏规则。我国央行连续8个月增持黄金，分析师推测其实际储备可能已突破5000吨，远超官方公布的2280吨。这种"去 美元化"趋势正蔓延至多国央行——世界黄金协会数据显示， ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Views of the Report - The tariff situation has heated up again, the market risk appetite has declined, and short - term market hedging demand has increased, causing the gold price to break through an important level [2]. - The jump in the implied annualized lease rate of London spot silver indicates a surge in investment demand leading to tight inventories, providing strong support for the silver price, which may continue to rise in the short term [2]. - Gold prices may still be driven by three factors: the Fed's dovish policy expectation suppressing real interest rates, the risk of US fiscal deficit monetization pushing up sovereign credit premiums, and geopolitical uncertainty maintaining hedging demand [2]. - The long - term supply - demand tightness of silver provides price support. However, due to the large uncertainty in inflation prospects and the swing of rate - cut expectations, and the silver price being at a high level since 2012, it may face some short - term correction risks [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the Shanghai gold main contract is 781.4 yuan/gram, up 7.84 yuan; the closing price of the Shanghai silver main contract is 9207 yuan/kilogram, up 167 yuan [2]. - The position of the Shanghai gold main contract is 191,083 lots, up 9,151 lots; the position of the Shanghai silver main contract is 448,095 lots, up 45,139 lots [2]. - The net position of the top 20 in the Shanghai gold main contract is 133,792 lots, up 2,823 lots; the net position of the top 20 in the Shanghai silver main contract is 147,543 lots, up 16,243 lots [2]. - The warehouse receipt quantity of gold is 28,857 kilograms, up 4,272 kilograms; the warehouse receipt quantity of silver is 1,223,982 kilograms, down 79,611 kilograms [2]. 3.2现货市场 - The spot price of gold on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network is 774.2 yuan/gram, up 3.5 yuan; the spot price of silver on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network is 9168 yuan/kilogram, up 182 yuan [2]. - The basis of the Shanghai gold main contract is - 7.2 yuan/gram, down 4.34 yuan; the basis of the Shanghai silver main contract is - 39 yuan/kilogram, up 15 yuan [2]. 3.3 Supply and Demand Situation - The gold ETF position is 947.64 tons, down 1.16 tons; the silver ETF position is 14,758.52 tons, down 131.41 tons [2]. - The non - commercial net position of gold in CFTC is 202,968 contracts, up 988 contracts; the non - commercial net position of silver in CTFC is 58,521 contracts, down 4,879 contracts [2]. - The total supply of gold in the quarter is 1,313.01 tons, up 54.84 tons; the total supply of silver in the year is 987.8 million troy ounces, down 21.4 million troy ounces [2]. - The total demand for gold in the quarter is 1,313.01 tons, up 54.83 tons; the global total demand for silver in the year is 1,195 million ounces, down 47.4 million ounces [2]. 3.4 Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of gold is 11.62%, up 0.73%; the 40 - day historical volatility of gold is 13.69%, down 0.36% [2]. - The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for gold is 19.53%, down 0.02%; the implied volatility of at - the - money put options for gold is 19.53%, down 0.03% [2]. 3.5 Industry News - Trump has imposed tariffs on 25 trading partners in four batches from July 7 to July 12, with tax rates ranging from 20% to 50% [2]. - The 35% tariff on Canada does not apply to goods meeting the US - Mexico - Canada Agreement, and Canada will not double its retaliatory tariffs on steel and aluminum as originally planned [2]. - Trump has criticized Fed Chairman Powell multiple times this year for not announcing rate cuts, and the probability of the Fed maintaining interest rates in July is 93.3% [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **Market Drivers**: In the short - term, the precious metals market is driven by policy expectations and risk - aversion sentiment. The progress of tariff negotiations and the Fed's policy path are key variables. In the medium - to long - term, the supporting logic for precious metals remains unchanged due to factors like fiscal deficit monetization risks in the US [8]. - **Gold Outlook**: Short - term, gold may see increased safe - haven demand if tariff agreements are not reached by August 1st; otherwise, it may continue to fluctuate. The Fed's policy and real interest rates will dominate price movements. Long - term, factors such as the US fiscal deficit and dollar credit risks support gold [8]. - **Silver Outlook**: Silver has been strong recently, supported by long - term supply - demand tightness. However, there is short - term callback pressure due to uncertain inflation prospects and reduced speculative long positions [8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Weekly Highlights - **Market Performance**: Gold prices fluctuated this week. Threats of new tariffs by Trump initially pushed up gold, but the rebound of the dollar and rising US Treasury yields limited the upside. Later, improved economic data and profit - taking by some long - positions pressured gold. The Fed's mixed signals also increased price volatility. Silver has been relatively strong, but there is short - term callback pressure [8]. - **Fund Flows**: Global gold ETFs added $38 billion in the first half of the year, and central bank gold purchases continued. However, CFTC speculative net long positions declined, indicating intensified short - term capital games [8]. - **Outlook**: Short - term, the market is driven by policy and risk - aversion. Medium - to long - term, the supporting factors for precious metals remain [8]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Markets - **Price Changes**: As of July 11, 2025, COMEX silver rose 2.51% to $38.015 per ounce, and Shanghai silver futures rose 1.07% to 9040 yuan per kilogram. COMEX gold rose 0.02% to $3343.7 per ounce, while Shanghai gold futures fell 0.25% to 773.56 yuan per gram [11]. - **ETF Holdings**: As of July 10, 2025, SLV silver ETF holdings increased 0.3% to 14,890 tons, and SPDR gold ETF holdings increased 0.1% to 948.81 tons [16]. - **COMEX Positions**: As of July 1, 2025, COMEX gold total positions rose 0.62% and net positions rose 3.58%. COMEX silver total positions fell 6.33% and net positions rose 0.72% [21]. - **CFTC Positions**: As of July 1, 2025, COMEX gold non - commercial long positions increased 1% and non - commercial short positions decreased 7.24% [26]. - **Basis**: As of July 10, 2025, the gold basis rose 25.68% to - 4.08 yuan per gram, and the silver basis rose 41.18% to - 20 yuan per kilogram [29]. - **Inventory**: As of July 10, 2025, COMEX gold and silver inventories decreased, while Shanghai Futures Exchange gold and silver inventories increased [34]. 3.3 Industry Supply and Demand - **Silver Industry**: As of May 2025, Chinese silver imports decreased by 2.46%, while silver ore imports increased by 10.54%. In May 2025, the monthly output of integrated circuits increased by 11.5% [40][45]. - **Silver Supply - Demand**: In 2024, silver industrial demand rose 4%, coin and bar demand fell 22%, and ETF net investment demand turned positive. Total demand fell 3%. Supply increased 2%, and the supply - demand gap decreased by 26% [51][55]. - **Gold Industry**: As of July 10, 2025, gold recycling and jewelry prices decreased slightly [61]. - **Gold Supply - Demand**: In Q1 2025, gold industrial demand increased, investment demand increased by 71.93%, jewelry demand decreased by 10.47%, and total demand increased by 7.12% [67]. 3.4 Macroeconomic and Options - **Macroeconomic Data**: This week, the US dollar index rose, the 10 - year US Treasury yield was flat, the 10Y - 2Y Treasury yield spread narrowed, the CBOE gold volatility decreased, and the SP500/COMEX gold price ratio continued to rise. The 10 - year break - even inflation rate in the US declined slightly [69][74][77]. - **Central Bank Actions**: In July 2025, the Chinese central bank increased its gold reserves by about 1.86 tons for the eighth consecutive month [81].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the Solana trading ecosystem has a 90% probability of regulatory approval, positioning it as a preferred refuge for capital fleeing traditional finance amid significant policy shifts and economic pressures [1][3]. - The U.S. Treasury is facing structural challenges, with debt interest payments reaching a 30-year high of 3.06% of GDP, while core CPI remains stubbornly at 2.8%, prompting unprecedented monetary policy interventions [1][4]. - Market expectations have shifted decisively, with CME interest rate futures showing an 80% probability of a rate cut in September, and two rate cuts becoming the baseline scenario for the year [1][4]. Group 2 - The SEC's technical inquiries into the Solana ETF are in the final stages, focusing on compliance mechanisms for staking rewards and physical redemption processes, marking a significant breakthrough for the PoS ecosystem into traditional finance [3][4]. - Solana's staking annualized yield of 5.2% presents a competitive advantage over traditional Bitcoin ETFs, with Bloomberg estimating that a newly approved Solana ETF could attract $14 billion in incremental funds within 12 months [3][4]. - The White House's declaration to create a "cryptocurrency capital" resonates with the regulatory shift, contributing to a 278% increase in the SOL token this year, significantly outperforming mainstream cryptocurrencies [3][4]. Group 3 - Recent trade data shows that 55% of the tariff costs imposed by the U.S. on China are being absorbed by companies, with May PPI only slightly increasing by 0.1%, indicating a failure in price transmission mechanisms [4][5]. - The pressure in the debt market is escalating, with the Congressional Budget Office projecting an additional $551 billion in interest expenses over the next decade due to new tax legislation [4][5]. - The cryptocurrency ETF is effectively taking on a debt monetization role, with Solana's staking mechanism providing investors a structured tool to combat the depreciation of the dollar's credit [4][5]. Group 4 - The current market dynamics suggest a dangerous balance based on policy expectations, with an 82% probability of rate cuts and a 90% approval expectation for the Solana ETF creating a twin bubble [7][8]. - Any failure in these expectations could trigger a revaluation of cross-market values, indicating potential volatility as the new financial order emerges [7][8].

Group 1: Capital Market Overview - Global major asset classes are performing flat, reflecting the difficulty in finding certainty amid weak economic demand [2] - The pause in the tariff war has led to a temporary end to stock market valuation recovery, resulting in an overall calm market [2] - The automotive sector is experiencing adjustments due to inventory buildup and price competition, while sectors like environmental protection and biomedicine have seen some rebounds [2] Group 2: Economic Fundamentals - China's PMI data shows signs of stability but indicates a fragile recovery due to weak domestic demand and ongoing trade tensions [3] - The manufacturing PMI in China rose from 49.0% to 49.5%, while the non-manufacturing business activity index decreased slightly to 50.3% [3] - In the U.S., the manufacturing PMI recorded 48.5%, indicating a contraction for the third consecutive month, with most demand and output indicators showing a downward trend [4][5] Group 3: External Shocks - The U.S. has increased steel import tariffs to 50%, which is seen as a step to reduce reliance on China, exacerbating trade tensions [7] - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is expected to prolong the situation and may escalate, impacting global stability and investor sentiment [8] - The emergence of stablecoins is viewed as a potential solution to debt issues, as they can enhance bond purchasing power and may lead to inflationary pressures in the long term [9] Group 4: Strategic Recommendations - In the face of increasing uncertainty, a prudent strategy is to remain inactive and conserve resources for future opportunities [10]

Core Viewpoint - The intertwining of U.S. military and financial hegemony is creating a vicious cycle of military spending and currency devaluation, leading to a global arms race dominated by the U.S. [1] Military Spending - The U.S. military budget for 2024 is projected to reach $997 billion, accounting for 37% of global military expenditures, with expectations to exceed $1 trillion by fiscal year 2026 [3] - A significant portion of this budget, 44%, is allocated to personnel salaries and pensions, raising concerns about the actual investment in weapon modernization compared to China [3] - The funding is primarily aimed at maintaining 140 military bases and 800 overseas military facilities [3] Financial Strategy - The U.S. is leveraging military deterrence and financial extraction by compelling allies to purchase American weapons and binding them to the dollar-based financial system [4] - In 2023, U.S. military aid to Ukraine amounted to $6 billion, with over 40% returning to the U.S. defense industry through arms orders, illustrating the closed-loop of military aid, arms trade, and dollar repatriation [4] Currency Devaluation - The U.S. dollar index has fallen by 8% since 2024, while the U.S. is transferring the costs of its hegemony through "fiscal deficit monetization," exporting inflation globally [5] - The national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, with the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing policies shifting debt costs to countries holding dollar assets [5] Political Implications - The military-financial model is increasingly constraining U.S. domestic spending, with military expenditure reaching 3.2% of GDP in 2024, significantly above NATO's 2% standard [7] - The military-industrial complex is influencing U.S. politics, as seen in Trump's 2025 legislation linking military spending increases to tax cuts for the wealthy [7] Global Response - The credibility of the dollar is being undermined, with oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia exploring non-dollar settlement systems and BRICS countries promoting local currency swap agreements [9] - To maintain its hegemony, the U.S. is compelled to increase military spending, with the 2026 budget focusing on next-generation aircraft and nuclear modernization for global military interventions [9] Conclusion - The U.S. has demonstrated over 70 years that hegemony cannot be sustained indefinitely, as military spending erodes future prospects and currency devaluation undermines global trust [11] - A new global governance order based on multilateralism is needed, moving away from the zero-sum game of military intervention [11]

Group 1 - The current gold market is experiencing fluctuations due to a strong US dollar, volatility in US Treasury bonds, and geopolitical tensions [1][3] - The US dollar index rebounded by 0.3%, surpassing the 100 mark, which increased the cost of gold for non-US currency holders [1] - The passage of the Trump tax cut bill, which is expected to increase government debt by $3.8 trillion, has created an unusual market reaction despite expectations of negative impacts on the dollar [1] Group 2 - The Senate is preparing for a challenging battle over the tax bill, with potential significant adjustments expected, particularly regarding social welfare and energy provisions [3] - The gold market is under pressure from the technical rebound of the dollar and the sell-off of US Treasuries, but long-term support for gold is being built by inflationary pressures from fiscal expansion and increased demand for safe-haven assets due to credit concerns [3] - Investors are advised to focus on potential opportunities created by market corrections rather than being misled by short-term volatility, as the attributes of gold as a currency may be reawakening in the context of global debt expansion [3]

Core Viewpoint - After a significant increase in gold prices, recent events such as the downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating by Moody's have reignited interest in gold as a potential safe-haven asset, despite short-term volatility in prices [1][3]. Group 1: U.S. Sovereign Credit Rating and Economic Indicators - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, indicating a loss of the highest rating from all three major rating agencies, primarily due to concerns over rising fiscal deficits and debt levels [1][2]. - The U.S. federal debt has surpassed $36 trillion, with interest payments projected to exceed $1.1 trillion in the 2024 fiscal year, accounting for 22% of federal revenue [1][2]. - The Congressional Budget Office warned of potential debt default if the debt ceiling is not raised, which could lead to increased refinancing costs for the federal government [2]. Group 2: Impact on Gold and Currency Markets - The downgrade by Moody's is expected to weaken the dollar's credit system, leading to a potential shift in investor preferences towards gold and other currencies as safer assets [3][4]. - Despite rising U.S. Treasury yields, gold prices have surged, indicating a shift in gold's monetary attributes and a divergence from traditional correlations with bond yields [3][4]. - Global central banks are increasing gold purchases, with a net acquisition of 1,044.6 tons in 2024, reflecting a trend of moving away from dollar-denominated assets [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook for Gold - The path for gold to regain its status as a dominant asset is expected to be gradual, influenced by ongoing geopolitical risks and economic conditions [5][6]. - Factors such as persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and the potential for U.S. fiscal policies to lead to further monetary expansion are likely to support gold's appeal as an inflation hedge [5][6]. - Prominent investors, like Ray Dalio, emphasize the importance of holding gold in light of unsustainable U.S. debt levels, suggesting that the transition to gold as a currency alternative is still in its early stages [6].

特朗普中东之行收获颇丰，与沙特、卡塔尔达成的巨额经济协议持续发酵。周三(5月14日)与卡塔尔签署的合作框架下，双方达成至少1.2万亿美元的经济往 来承诺，并宣布总额超2435亿美元的具体交易清单，涵盖能源、基建、科技等多领域合作。受此提振，美国科技股延续强势表现，纳斯达克指数过去六个交 易日五次收涨，成功重返19000点整数关口上方，半导体与云计算板块领涨市场。 资本流向变化引发固定收益市场剧烈波动。各期限美债收益率全线攀升，10年期美债收益率突破4.5%关键心理位，30年期长债收益率更是逼近5%整数关 口，创2007年以来新高。这种收益率曲线陡峭化走势背后，折射出市场对美国财政可持续性的深层忧虑。值得关注的是，作为全球资产定价基准的10年期美 债收益率，其构成要素正发生结构性变化——短期利率预期与风险溢价呈现双升态势。短期利率方面，尽管美联储维持利率不变，但市场已将首次降息时点 预期从6月推迟至年底，高盛最新预测更指出，联储可能以"政策正常化"名义在四季度启动降息周期，这与此前为应对经济衰退而紧急降息的预期形成鲜明 对比。 美国主权信用风险指标出现异常波动。以信用违约互换(CDS)衡量的5年期美国国债违约保 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several key companies in the steel industry, including Xining Special Steel, Hualing Steel, Nanjing Steel, and Baosteel [6][9]. Core Viewpoints - The steel industry is expected to benefit from macroeconomic policies aimed at stimulating demand and reducing supply, with a focus on high-quality development to address external uncertainties [2][4]. - The report highlights an increase in daily molten iron production, with a rise of 4.4 thousand tons to 244.4 thousand tons, indicating a positive trend in production capacity utilization [12][18]. - Inventory levels are decreasing, with total steel inventory down 3.2% week-on-week, suggesting a tightening supply situation [24][25]. - Apparent consumption of steel has slightly declined, with rebar consumption showing a decrease of 5.1% week-on-week [39][47]. - Steel prices are showing signs of strength, with the Myspic comprehensive steel price index increasing by 0.7% week-on-week, indicating improved profit margins for steel producers [66][67]. Summary by Sections Supply - Daily molten iron production has increased, with a capacity utilization rate of 91.6% for blast furnaces, up 1.5 percentage points week-on-week [18][24]. - The report anticipates a reduction in crude steel production as part of ongoing supply-side reforms [4][13]. Inventory - Total steel inventory has decreased by 3.2% week-on-week, with significant reductions in both social and factory inventories [24][25]. Demand - Apparent consumption of the five major steel products has decreased by 2.4% week-on-week, with rebar consumption down 5.1% [39][47]. Raw Materials - Iron ore prices have slightly decreased, with the Platts 62% iron ore price index at $99.2 per ton, down 0.7% week-on-week [55][67]. Prices and Profits - Steel prices have strengthened, with the report indicating improved profit margins for steel producers due to rising prices and reduced costs [66][67].