Group 1 - President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for maintaining interest rates despite calls for cuts, labeling him as ineffective and politically motivated [2] - The Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, citing uncertainty regarding tariffs' impact on inflation and the labor market [2] - Powell indicated that while inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, the labor market is close to full employment, suggesting the Fed is in a position to lower rates if economic conditions worsen [2] Group 2 - Powell noted that higher tariffs are beginning to reflect in some goods' prices, but their overall impact on economic activity and inflation is still uncertain [3] - Despite Trump's pressure for rate cuts, the Fed decided to pause, with the next meeting scheduled for mid-September, and recent inflation data reducing the likelihood of a rate cut [3] - The U.S. Commerce Department reported a 2.6% year-over-year increase in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, with core PCE rising from 2.7% to 2.8%, moving further from the Fed's inflation target [3] Group 3 - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in September dropped from 58.4% a week ago to 39.2% following the new inflation data [4] - The likelihood of the Fed maintaining the current interest rate range of 4.25% to 4.5% increased to 60.8%, up from 39.2% a week prior [4]

Core Insights - The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that tariffs are beginning to reflect in consumer prices, suggesting a direct impact on inflation data due to increased tariffs [1] Group 1 - Tariffs are starting to manifest in consumer pricing, which may lead to higher inflation rates [1] - Future inflation data is expected to be influenced more significantly by additional tariffs [1]

Group 1 - The Australian dollar (AUD) is currently trading at 0.6573 against the US dollar, with a slight increase of 0.13%, as investors await key economic data including the second quarter CPI and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision [1] - The preliminary PMI for July in Australia has risen, indicating accelerated economic activity across various sectors, which has improved the macroeconomic outlook [1] - The current annual CPI for June stands at 2.1%, nearing the lower limit of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) inflation target range of 2%-3%. A further slowdown in inflation could increase pressure on the RBA to ease monetary policy [1] Group 2 - The market anticipates that the RBA will cut interest rates in mid-August and again in November, although RBA Governor Michelle Bullock has downplayed the significance of the June unemployment rate rising to 4.3%, suggesting a more hawkish stance than the market expects [1] - The Australian dollar is sensitive to trade relations, particularly with China, and upcoming manufacturing PMI data from China could impact demand for Australian raw materials, thereby influencing the AUD [2] - Technical analysis indicates that the AUD/USD trading range is between 0.6545 and 0.6585, with support levels at 0.6505-0.6455 and resistance around 0.66875. A potential technical correction may occur if the AUD touches the upper Bollinger Band [2]

Economic Performance - The U.S. stock market saw gains with the Dow Jones up 1.26%, Nasdaq up 1.02%, and S&P 500 up 1.46% for the week [1] - European stock indices showed mixed results, with the UK FTSE 100 up 1.43%, while Germany's DAX 30 fell 0.30% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.15% [1] - The Eurozone is set to release Q2 GDP data, which will provide insights into the impact of tariff uncertainties on the economy [8] Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% during its upcoming meeting [3] - Recent inflation data indicates a rise, suggesting a strong economy, which may influence future rate decisions [3][4] - Market expectations are leaning towards a potential rate cut in October, with the job market and economic indicators being closely monitored [4] Trade Agreements and Tariffs - President Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan, which may serve as a template for negotiations with the EU, particularly regarding a 15% tariff rate [3] - The deadline for the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" is August 1, raising concerns about potential market volatility depending on the outcome of trade negotiations [3][4] Corporate Earnings - The earnings season is gaining momentum, with major tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta set to report their results [5] - Other notable companies to watch include Procter & Gamble, VISA, and UnitedHealth [5] Commodity Prices - International oil prices experienced a slight decline, with WTI crude down 1.35% to $65.16 per barrel and Brent crude down 1.21% to $68.44 per barrel [6] - Gold prices fell by 0.57%, closing at $3334.00 per ounce, influenced by a stronger dollar and positive trade negotiation signals [6][7] Economic Indicators - Key economic data releases this week include the U.S. Q2 GDP initial estimate, PCE inflation data, and the July non-farm payroll report [4][5] - The UK is set to release various economic indicators, including the nationwide house price index and consumer credit data, which may provide insights into future economic trends [8]

Economic Indicators - U.S. retail sales increased by 0.6% in June, surpassing economists' expectations of 0.1%[1] - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. fell to 221,000, a decrease of 7,000, marking the lowest level since mid-April[1] - New Zealand's Q2 Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual increase rose to 2.7%, slightly above the previous value of 2.5% but below the market expectation of 2.8%[2] Monetary Policy - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand maintained the interest rate at 3.25%, aligning with market expectations[2] - There is an increased probability of a 0.25% rate cut in August, rising from approximately 60% to over 80% following the inflation data release[2] Currency Outlook - New Zealand's GDP grew by 0.8% in Q1, indicating a recovery in the economy, with contributions from primary industries, goods production, and services[3] - The New Zealand dollar (NZD) is expected to target 0.61 against the U.S. dollar, as the upward momentum of the U.S. dollar weakens[3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Gold: Cautiously bullish [8] - Silver: Cautiously bullish [9] - Arbitrage: Short the gold-silver ratio at high levels [9] - Options: Put on hold [9] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The price of gold has been in a volatile pattern since May, and Trump's tariff policy is changeable. Although the impact of tariffs on the US CPI in June is not obvious, there are still significant differences among Fed officials regarding future interest rate outlooks. The market is also concerned about whether Trump will replace Fed Chairman Powell. However, according to the pricing of interest rate futures, future interest rate cuts are still a high probability event. For gold and silver, it is recommended to buy on dips for hedging. There is a need to repair the gold-silver ratio, and if market risk sentiment recovers, it will be beneficial to silver. For arbitrage, short the gold-silver ratio at high levels, and put options on hold [8][9]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Strategy Summary - US Treasury Secretary Bessent said that if inflation data is low, interest rates should be cut. Trump has no plan to fire Powell for now, but some Republican lawmakers have provided criminal charges against Powell to the judicial department, which may be one of the reasons for the relatively strong performance of gold and silver yesterday. Bessent also said that if secondary sanctions are imposed on Russia, he will urge Europe to follow the US. Trump Media & Technology Group has purchased a total of $2 billion in Bitcoin reserves and plans to continue acquisitions. The US and Germany are close to reaching an agreement to provide air defense systems to Ukraine, involving two Patriot missile systems [1]. 3.2 Futures Quotes and Trading Volumes - On July 21, 2025, the Shanghai gold futures main contract opened at 780.10 yuan/gram and closed at 781.70 yuan/gram, up 0.60% from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 41,087 lots, and the open interest was 129,725 lots. In the night session, it opened at 784.70 yuan/gram and closed at 785.76 yuan/gram, up 0.76% from the afternoon session. The Shanghai silver futures main contract opened at 9,286.00 yuan/kg and closed at 9,271.00 yuan/kg, down 0.02% from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 694,363 lots, and the open interest was 467,534 lots. In the night session, it opened at 9,301 yuan/kg and closed at 9,420 yuan/kg, up 1.85% from the afternoon session [2]. 3.3 US Treasury Yield and Spread Monitoring - On July 21, 2025, the yield of the 10-year US Treasury bond closed at 4.44%, down 0.03% from the previous trading day. The spread between the 10-year and 2-year bonds was 3%, down 3 basis points from the previous trading day [3]. 3.4 Changes in Positions and Trading Volumes of Gold and Silver on the Shanghai Futures Exchange - On the Au2508 contract, long positions decreased by 1,123 lots compared with the previous day, and short positions decreased by 181 lots. The total trading volume of Shanghai gold contracts on the previous trading day was 290,005 lots, down 43.67% from the previous trading day. On the Ag2508 contract, long positions decreased by 4,269 lots, and short positions decreased by 1,884 lots. The total trading volume of silver contracts on the previous trading day was 880,780 lots, down 5.68% from the previous trading day [4]. 3.5 Tracking of Precious Metal ETF Positions - On the previous trading day, the gold ETF position was 947.06 tons, up 3.44 tons from the previous trading day. The silver ETF position was 15,005.79 tons, up 347.58 tons from the previous trading day [5]. 3.6 Tracking of Precious Metal Arbitrage - On July 21, 2025, the domestic premium of gold was 2.07 yuan/gram, and the domestic premium of silver was -668.05 yuan/kg. The price ratio of the main gold and silver contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was about 84.32, down 1.06% from the previous trading day, and the overseas gold-silver ratio was 87.58, down 0.67% from the previous trading day [6]. 3.7 Fundamentals - On July 21, 2025, the trading volume of gold on the Shanghai Gold Exchange T+D market was 40,262 kg, down 23.04% from the previous trading day. The trading volume of silver was 300,788 kg, up 43.25% from the previous trading day. The delivery volume of gold was 10,234 kg, and the delivery volume of silver was 74,070 kg [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The independence of the Federal Reserve is continuously being interfered with, and the prices of gold and silver are showing strength [1] - Even if Powell completes his remaining term, under Trump's strong intervention, the Fed's monetary policy will gradually shift to a more accommodative stance, which is a significant positive factor for international silver prices. Gold prices benefit less than silver. It is recommended to maintain a long - position strategy for precious metals, with the reference operating range for the main contract of Shanghai gold being 760 - 800 yuan/gram and that for the main contract of Shanghai silver being 9095 - 10000 yuan/kilogram [2] 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Quotes - Shanghai gold rose 0.76% to 785.76 yuan/gram, Shanghai silver rose 1.85% to 9420.00 yuan/kilogram; COMEX gold rose 0.24% to 3414.60 US dollars/ounce, COMEX silver fell 0.07% to 39.31 US dollars/ounce; the US 10 - year Treasury yield was 4.38%, and the US dollar index was 97.87 [1] - For precious metal varieties such as Au(T + D), London gold, Ag(T + D), London silver, etc., there were corresponding price changes and trading volume changes on July 22, 2025, compared with the previous trading day [2] 3.2 Market Outlook - The US Treasury Secretary intervened in the Fed's monetary policy, and a US House of Representatives member filed a criminal complaint against Powell. Trump is selecting a new Fed Chairman, and the main candidates have dovish views on monetary policy, which is beneficial to international silver prices [1][2] 3.3 Key Data of Gold and Silver - For gold, in different markets such as COMEX, LBMA, SHFE, and AuT + D, there were changes in closing prices, trading volumes, open interests, inventories, and other data from July 18 to July 21, 2025, with varying degrees of increase or decrease [4] - For silver, in different markets such as COMEX, LBMA, SHFE, and AgT + D, there were also corresponding changes in closing prices, trading volumes, open interests, inventories, and other data during the same period, with different trends [4] 3.4 Charts - There are multiple charts showing the relationship between gold and silver prices, trading volumes, open interests, and other factors, as well as the relationship between precious metals and other market indicators such as the US dollar index, real interest rates, etc., and the near - far month structure of precious metals [6][9][14][19][20][25][28][37][38][44][46][49][50][55]

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