Core Viewpoint - Gold prices have shown a complex upward trend despite short-term fluctuations, driven by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties [5]. Price Movement - As of the latest report, London gold is priced at $4130.98 per ounce, with a daily increase of 0.1% and a low of $4098.41 during the session [1][2]. - COMEX gold futures have also risen, currently at $4134.4 per ounce, reflecting a 0.44% increase with a session high of $4151.5 [3][4]. Market Analysis - Analysts indicate that the current gold price volatility is influenced by profit-taking and market attention, with overall support from risk aversion and expectations of interest rate cuts [5]. - The global economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks are significant factors pushing gold prices higher, while the strength of the US dollar may exert pressure on gold prices [5]. Investment Strategy - Investment strategies suggest that ordinary investors should avoid short-term high-risk trades and consider including gold in long-term asset allocations [6]. - A phased investment approach is recommended, focusing on Federal Reserve policy signals and central bank gold purchases, while being mindful of the dollar's credit changes [6].

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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - In the medium - to long - term, central bank gold purchases and growing investment demand will push up the price of precious metals [3]. - The potential end of the US government shutdown and the weakening labor market indicators have increased the market's expectation of a December interest rate cut, weakening the US dollar index and boosting copper prices. Meanwhile, the average price in the domestic spot market has risen, and the premium has slowed [12]. - For aluminum, funds are the core factor affecting prices. There is a contradiction between funds and the industry, and the upward trend of Shanghai aluminum depends on continuous fund inflows. For alumina, it is still in an oversupply situation [32]. - In November, due to intense competition for zinc ore in the smelting sector and a decrease in TC, the willingness to reduce or halt production has increased. If demand remains stable, there is a possibility of inventory reduction, and zinc prices are expected to have upward momentum [56]. - For the nickel industry chain, weak demand in the off - season suppresses the upward space. The price of nickel ore may remain strong in the short term, while nickel iron prices have been decreasing, and stainless steel faces pressure [72]. - For tin, supply is weaker than demand due to limited resumption of production in Wa State and a sharp decline in concentrate imports. Shanghai tin will maintain high - level volatility, but there is a risk of price decline [87]. - For lithium carbonate, it is currently in a state of being prone to rise but difficult to fall, maintaining a strong - side oscillation, but there is a risk of correction [103]. - For the silicon industry chain, the overall supply - demand pattern of industrial silicon and the polysilicon industry chain is weak, and they are expected to show wide - range oscillations [114]. Summary by Related Catalogs Precious Metals - Price trends: Presented data on SHFE and COMEX gold and silver futures prices, as well as price - to - ratio relationships [4][10]. - Price differences: Showed SHFE and SGX gold and silver futures - spot price differences [5][7]. - Correlation: Illustrated the relationship between gold and US Treasury real interest rates and the US dollar index [8][9]. - Fund positions: Displayed the positions of gold and silver long - term funds [10]. - Inventory: Showed SHFE and COMEX gold and silver inventories [11]. Copper - Futures data: Provided data on copper futures prices, including Shanghai and London copper, with details such as the latest price, daily change, and daily change rate [13]. - Spot data: Presented copper spot prices and premium data from different regions, as well as import profit and loss and processing fee data [17][23]. - Scrap price difference: Gave the difference between refined and scrap copper prices [27]. - Warehouse receipts: Showed the quantity and change of copper warehouse receipts in the Shanghai Futures Exchange and international markets [28][30]. Aluminum and Alumina - Price data: Provided price data for aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy futures, including the latest price, daily change, and daily change rate [34]. - Price difference: Showed the price differences between different contracts of aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy [36][38]. - Spot data: Presented aluminum spot prices, basis, and price differences in different regions, as well as alumina basis data [42][44]. - Inventory: Showed the inventory data of aluminum and alumina futures, including Shanghai and London inventory changes [50]. Zinc - Price data: Provided zinc futures price data, including Shanghai and LME zinc, with details such as the latest price, daily change, and daily change rate [57]. - Spot data: Presented zinc spot prices and premium data, as well as LME zinc premium data [65]. - Inventory: Showed the inventory data of zinc futures, including Shanghai and LME inventory changes [69]. Nickel Industry Chain - Price data: Provided price data for nickel and stainless steel futures, including the latest price, change, and change rate, as well as trading volume, open interest, and warehouse receipt data [73]. - Downstream profit: Showed the profit data of downstream products in the nickel industry chain, such as the profit rate of producing nickel sulfate and stainless steel [82][84]. Tin - Futures data: Provided tin futures price data, including Shanghai and LME tin, with details such as the latest price, daily change, and daily change rate [88]. - Spot data: Presented tin spot prices and premium data, as well as the price data of tin - related products [93]. - Inventory: Showed the inventory data of tin futures, including Shanghai and LME inventory changes [98]. Lithium Carbonate - Futures price: Provided the price data of lithium carbonate futures, including the latest price, daily change, and weekly change, as well as the price difference between different contracts [104][106]. - Spot data: Presented lithium spot prices, including the prices of different types of lithium products and their price differences [108]. - Inventory: Showed the inventory data of lithium carbonate, including exchange inventory, social inventory, and inventory in different sectors [112]. Silicon Industry Chain - Industrial silicon: Presented industrial silicon spot prices, basis, and price differences, as well as futures price data and price differences between different contracts [115][116]. - Polysilicon and related products: Showed the price data of polysilicon, silicon wafers, battery cells, components, and other products in the silicon industry chain [123][125]. - Production and inventory: Displayed the production, inventory, and cost data of industrial silicon and polysilicon, as well as the production capacity and output data of silicon wafers [130][134].

Core Viewpoint - The current spot gold price remains above $4,100, driven by signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market and the nearing end of the government shutdown [1] Group 1: Economic Indicators - Recent private sector data indicates that U.S. companies have averaged weekly layoffs of 11,250 over the four weeks ending in late October, reinforcing expectations for further interest rate cuts this year [1] - Analysts from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, including Soojin Kim, suggest that the reopening of the government is expected to restore access to official economic data, providing clarity for future monetary policy decisions [1] Group 2: Market Performance - The appeal of gold as a hedge against global uncertainty, along with central bank purchases, has supported a 56% increase in the price of this precious metal this year [1]

Core Viewpoint - The adjustment in interest rate cut expectations is primarily driven by the resilience of recent U.S. economic data and persistent inflation [1] Economic Indicators - The U.S. labor market remains robust, with non-farm payrolls consistently exceeding market expectations and the unemployment rate staying low, indicating a tight supply-demand relationship in the labor market [1] - This labor market strength supports consumer spending and alleviates concerns about a short-term economic recession [1] Inflation Metrics - Key inflation indicators, such as the core PCE price index, have shown a decline, but the decrease is less than anticipated, leaving a gap to the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target [1] Federal Reserve Stance - Recent statements from Federal Reserve officials have leaned towards a "hawkish" tone, emphasizing the need to maintain a restrictive monetary policy to ensure sustained inflation decline [1] - This shift in sentiment has directly weakened market bets on a rate cut in December, with the probability dropping from over 50% at the beginning of the month to below 30% [1] Market Impact - The rapid change in interest rate expectations has triggered a revaluation of global assets [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the expectation for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December has increased due to weak employment data, with a 67.6% probability for a 25 basis point cut [1] - The ADP report revealed that the U.S. private sector cut 45,000 jobs in October, marking the largest decline since March 2023, suggesting a significant weakening in the labor market [1] - The labor market's resilience narrative is being challenged as layoffs reach a 20-year high for this time of year, indicating broader economic concerns [1] Group 2 - Despite favorable macroeconomic conditions, gold prices have faced volatility after reaching historical highs, with gold ETFs experiencing net outflows for three consecutive weeks as investors take profits [2] - The dual drivers of "rate cut expectations" and "risk aversion" are expected to dominate the market if labor market cooling is confirmed, suggesting that any technical pullbacks in gold prices could present long-term investment opportunities [2] - The long-term upward trend for gold remains solid and clear, indicating continued bullish sentiment in the market [2]

Group 1 - The market is experiencing fluctuations due to weak employment data strengthening interest rate cut expectations, while progress on government funding stabilizes the dollar [1][4] - The ADP report indicates a reduction of approximately 11,000 jobs per week in the private sector, suggesting a slowdown in the labor market and increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December [1][4] - The Senate has passed a temporary funding bill, which is expected to be voted on by the House, potentially leading to the reopening of the government and the resumption of delayed official data [1][3] Group 2 - Gold prices have risen to around $4,140, a two-week high, driven by lower interest rate expectations reducing the holding costs of gold [2][4] - The dollar index has rebounded to the 99.50–99.55 range following the Senate's approval of the funding bill, despite concerns about potential economic slowdown reflected in upcoming data [3][4] - The Australian dollar and British pound are under pressure due to respective economic factors, with the Australian dollar hovering around 0.6520 and the British pound declining to approximately 1.3130 [3][4] Group 3 - Investors are advised to monitor the progress of government reopening and speeches from Federal Reserve officials, as these will be key catalysts for market direction [4] - The upcoming votes in the House and the performance of official data post-reopening will directly impact market risk appetite [3][4]

Group 1 - The latest ADP Research report indicates that U.S. private companies are cutting an average of approximately 11,250 jobs per week as of October 25, signaling potential economic slowdown [1] - Following the release of the ADP data, the U.S. dollar index fell to a low of 99.29, while gold prices surged to around $4,147 per ounce [1] - The U.S. Senate passed a compromise plan to end the longest government shutdown in history, which had disrupted food assistance for millions and affected federal employees and air traffic [1] Group 2 - Analysts view the end of the government shutdown as a "calm before the data storm," anticipating that if labor market weakness persists, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy may shift from "cautious observation" to "conditional easing" [2] - Gold is expected to benefit from both rate cut expectations and safe-haven demand in the coming weeks, with a potential price target of $4,700 per ounce if political and financial risks increase significantly [2] Group 3 - Technical analysis of gold shows a bullish outlook, but the upward trend is currently stagnant, forming a doji pattern indicating a balance of buying and selling pressure [3] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests that gold prices may have further upside potential, with resistance levels at $4,160 and $4,200 per ounce, while a drop below $4,000 could lead to further declines [3] Group 4 - The daily chart for gold (XAUUSD) indicates a bullish bias with resistance levels at 4143, 4151, and 4171, and support levels at 4124, 4116, and 4106 [4] Group 5 - The daily chart for the Euro against the U.S. dollar (EURUSD) shows a bearish trend with resistance levels at 1.1594, 1.1622, and 1.1638, and support levels at 1.1566, 1.1558, and 1.1557 [5]

Core Viewpoint - Renowned analyst Stephen Jen maintains a bearish outlook on the US dollar, believing that its recent rebound is unlikely to last and that the dollar will continue to decline [1][3]. Group 1: Dollar Outlook - According to Jen's estimates, the dollar index may decline by an additional 13.5% during Trump's remaining presidential term [3]. - As of 2025, the dollar index is projected to have fallen approximately 7% from the beginning of the year, potentially making 2025 the worst year for the dollar in nearly eight years [3]. - The dollar's weakness this year is primarily attributed to the erratic trade policies of the Trump administration and strong market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut [3]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - A report from ADP indicates a noticeable slowdown in the US labor market, with job growth falling short of expectations, which contributed to a slight decline in the Bloomberg dollar spot index [3]. - The International Monetary Fund forecasts that US GDP growth will slow from 2.8% last year to 2% by 2025, while the Eurozone's economic growth is expected to rise from 0.9% in 2024 to 1.2% [3]. Group 3: Policy Implications - Jen emphasizes that the Trump administration's efforts to revitalize US manufacturing align with a weaker dollar, as it would lower export costs and enhance competitiveness in global markets [3]. Group 4: Alternative Assets - The market's aversion to the dollar and other major reserve currencies is increasing, driving prices of alternative assets like gold to historical highs [4]. - Jen believes that as the dollar continues its downward trend, the preference for safe-haven assets and non-sovereign currency assets will strengthen, sustaining the upward trend in gold prices [4].

Group 1 - Gold prices showed strength, reaching a peak of $4155 before retreating to $4102, and closing at $4133.2 per ounce, up 0.27% [1] - The China Gold ETF (518850) increased by 1.40%, while the Gold Stock ETF (159562) decreased by 0.65% [1] - The ADP Research Institute reported a significant decline in U.S. private sector payrolls, with an average weekly reduction of 11,250 jobs over the four weeks ending October 25, totaling a loss of 45,000 jobs for the month, the largest drop since March 2023 [1] Group 2 - Weak employment data has strengthened expectations for interest rate cuts, suggesting a shift in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy from "cautious observation" to "conditional easing" if labor market weakness persists [1] - The combination of interest rate cut expectations and risk aversion is likely to continue benefiting gold in the coming weeks [1]