Core Viewpoint - Gold futures continue to rise, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions, reaching a trading level around $3,547 per ounce, with a peak of $3,557.10 per ounce during the day [1] Group 1: Economic Factors - The macroeconomic and geopolitical news is favorable for precious metals, with reports indicating that India is actively selling U.S. government bonds while increasing its gold reserves [1] - The market's anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September has intensified, contributing to the bullish sentiment in gold [1] Group 2: Geopolitical Factors - The lack of progress in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine has further fueled demand for safe-haven assets like gold [1] Group 3: Investment Caution - Investors are advised to remain cautious during this gold rally, as historical peaks often trigger significant profit-taking, similar to the situation observed in April of this year [1]

Group 1 - The recent surge in silver prices is driven by multiple factors including supply-demand fundamentals, expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and increased safe-haven demand [1][2][3] - The global silver supply has been in a state of shortage for the past five years, with strong industrial demand, particularly from the solar energy sector, contributing to the increased need for silver [2] - The World Silver Association projects a 2% increase in total silver supply and a 1% decrease in total demand by 2025, leading to a narrowing of the global silver supply gap to 117.6 million ounces [2] Group 2 - Companies in the silver industry are experiencing varied impacts from rising silver prices; upstream companies benefit more, while smelting companies face pressure due to processing fees and raw material costs [4] - Companies without their own silver mines, such as Hengbang Co., are seeing price increases but also face rising raw material costs, relying on processing fees for profitability [4] - Companies with their own mines are in a more favorable position, as rising metal prices positively impact their stock prices and profitability [4]

Market Overview - Last week, spot gold opened at $3368.96/oz, peaked at $3453.63/oz, and closed at $3447.57/oz, with a weekly increase of 2.31% [3] - Spot silver opened at $38.918/oz, reached a high of $39.967/oz, and closed at $39.669/oz, marking a weekly rise of 2.24% [3] - The increase in gold prices was driven by heightened safe-haven demand due to concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve, political instability in France, and cooling expectations for Russia-Ukraine talks [3] - Gold prices rose 4.7% month-on-month, while silver prices increased by 8.3% [3] ETF Holdings - As of August 29, 2025, SPDR Gold Trust's holdings increased by 20.91 tons to a total of 977.68 tons [3] - iShares Silver ETF's silver holdings rose by 21.18 tons to 15,310 tons [5] CFTC Positions - There was a net increase in gold positions while silver saw a net decrease, indicating a strengthening of both investment and speculative demand for gold [10] - The report suggests investors should participate with light positions and be flexible in their trading strategies [10] Futures Market - Gold futures basis remained stable, closing at 5.45 yuan/gram, with a peak of 5.66 yuan/gram [10] - Silver futures basis declined, closing at 48 yuan/kilogram, with a high of 56 yuan/kilogram [12] Domestic and International Price Differences - The domestic and international price difference for gold fluctuated, closing at -0.10 yuan/gram [12] - The silver price difference increased, closing at 399 yuan/kilogram [13] Delivery and Inventory - Both gold and silver showed a bearish trend in deferred delivery, suggesting a focus on potential shifts in market sentiment [13]

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Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Last week, the gold price showed an upward trend. New York gold rose from $3,400 to the $3,500 mark, London gold reached the $3,450 mark, and Shanghai gold touched the 790 yuan mark. The rise was largely driven by Fed Chairman Powell's dovish stance at the Jackson Hole meeting on August 22. The market expects the Fed to start cutting interest rates in September, but there is still a divergence on whether there will be 2 or 3 rate cuts this year. Non - farm payrolls and inflation data before the September Fed meeting should be continuously monitored [3][27]. - Last week, the upward trend of the US stock market slowed down, especially the Nasdaq index represented by technology stocks, which showed a double - top trend technically. This increased the market's risk - aversion demand and raised the risk - aversion premium of precious metals [3][27]. - Technically, New York gold has broken through the upper limit of the trading range since the second quarter with strong upward momentum; London gold is still within the trading range, and the pressure at the upper limit of the range should be continuously monitored; Shanghai gold is relatively weak due to the appreciation and appreciation expectation of the RMB. Overall, precious metals are on the rise, silver is strong, and the gold - silver ratio is in a downward trend [3][27]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - **Weekly Trend**: No detailed description provided, only mentioned relevant charts [7]. - **Indicator Price Changes**: From August 22 to August 29, COMEX gold rose from $3,417.20 to $3,516.10, a 2.89% increase; COMEX silver rose from $38.88 to $40.75, a 4.81% increase; SHFE gold futures rose from 773.40 yuan to 785.12 yuan, a 1.52% increase; SHFE silver futures rose from 9,192.00 yuan to 9,386.00 yuan, a 2.11% increase. The US dollar index rose 0.14%, the US dollar against the offshore RMB fell 0.69%, the 10 - year US Treasury real yield fell 0.03, the S&P 500 fell 0.10%, and the US crude oil continuous contract rose 0.38%. The COMEX gold - silver ratio fell 1.83%, and the SHFE gold - silver ratio fell 0.58%. The SPDR gold ETF increased by 20.91, and the iShare gold ETF increased by 4.66 [8]. 3.2 Rising Expectations of Interest Rate Cuts Benefit Gold Prices - Last week, the gold price trended upward, while the US dollar index and US Treasury yields trended downward. The US stock market's upward trend slowed down, especially the Nasdaq, which was weak and showed a double - top trend [12][13]. 3.3 Tracking of Other Indicators - According to August 26 data, compared with the previous week, long positions changed by 490 contracts, short positions changed by - 1,231 contracts, and net long positions changed by 1,721 contracts. This indicator is more sensitive to precious metal price trends than gold ETFs but has a lower update frequency and poor timeliness [16]. - Last week, the gold ETF holdings increased significantly. Both gold and silver rose last week, with silver rising more, and the gold - silver ratio showed a downward trend. The expectation of interest rate cuts increased last week, the yield of the 2 - year US Treasury bond declined significantly, and the 10 - 2 spread widened [18][21][25]. 3.4 Conclusion Same as the core viewpoints [3][27]

Core Viewpoint - The gold market is experiencing a significant upward cycle, with international gold prices showing strong performance and technical indicators suggesting robust buying support. Group 1: Gold Price Performance - In August, international gold prices increased by 4.81%, marking the best monthly performance in nearly four months, with spot gold closing at $3448.01 per ounce and reaching a high of $3453.82, just 0.15% away from the historical peak in April [1] - As of September, gold prices are maintaining high levels, trading within the $3445 range, indicating strong buying support from a technical perspective [1] Group 2: Inflation and Interest Rate Expectations - The U.S. PCE price index for July rose by 0.2% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year, aligning with market expectations, which has increased the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September from 85% to 87% [3] - Lower interest rate expectations reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold and weaken the dollar's attractiveness, creating a dual positive effect for gold prices [3] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Risk Factors - The U.S. dollar index fell by 2.2% in August, the largest monthly decline in several months, enhancing gold's appeal to non-U.S. currency investors [4] - The U.S. bond market is showing divergence, with the two-year Treasury yield dropping by 33 basis points to 3.619%, reflecting expectations of lower short-term rates, while long-term yields slightly increased due to month-end repositioning [4] Group 4: Key Economic Indicators - The upcoming non-farm payroll report for August is a focal point for the market; weak data could accelerate rate cut expectations and push gold prices to new highs, while strong data may suppress short-term gains [5] - Consumer inflation expectations have risen to 4.8%, indicating growing public concern over rising prices, which may further enhance gold's anti-inflation properties [6] Group 5: Market Sentiment and Outlook - In a Kitco gold survey, 86% of Wall Street analysts expect gold prices to continue rising next week, with no bearish views, while 68% of online poll participants are optimistic about price increases [7] - The ability of gold prices to break historical highs will depend on two main factors: the confirmation of economic cooling trends from September employment data and the dovishness of the Federal Reserve's policy decisions [8]

Core Viewpoint - The silver market is experiencing a significant surge, with prices surpassing $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011, driven by various factors including monetary policy expectations and geopolitical tensions [1][5]. Group 1: Price Movement - On September 1, silver prices broke the $40 per ounce mark, reaching $40.44 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of over 40% [1]. - The rise in silver prices is in line with other precious metals, such as gold, which also reached new highs since April [2]. Group 2: Market Drivers - The primary driver of the recent surge in precious metals is the growing market expectation that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates in its upcoming policy meeting, which typically benefits non-yielding assets like silver [5]. - Geopolitical tensions and an uncertain financial environment have increased investor demand for safe-haven assets [5]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The silver market is facing a supply shortage for the fifth consecutive year, driven by rising demand for clean energy technologies, such as solar panels [6]. - There has been a continuous inflow of funds into silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking the longest streak of inflows since 2020 [6]. Group 4: Policy Implications - The U.S. Geological Survey's proposal to include silver in the 2025 critical minerals list is seen as a potential precursor to imposing high import tariffs, which could further boost silver prices [8][9]. - Analysts note that the U.S. relies heavily on silver imports, with a dependency rate of 64%, and the potential for tariffs has not been fully priced into the market [9]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Citigroup maintains a bullish outlook for silver, projecting prices to reach $43 per ounce within the next 6-12 months, and recommends investors hold long positions in COMEX silver [10].

Group 1 - Silver prices have surpassed $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011, with a year-to-date increase of approximately 40% [1] - Gold prices are approaching historical highs, trading near $3,500 per ounce, following a 1.1% increase [1] - The rise in precious metal prices is attributed to market expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in their upcoming meeting [1] Group 2 - The upcoming U.S. employment report is anticipated to confirm a weakening labor market, which may support the case for interest rate cuts [1][2] - Concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve have increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and silver [1] - Silver has outperformed gold this year, driven by increased investment in silver ETFs and a reduction in available silver inventory in the London market [3] Group 3 - The silver borrowing rate remains high at around 2%, indicating a tight market [3] - Silver has been included in the U.S. critical minerals list, raising concerns about potential impacts from U.S. tariffs [3] - As of the latest report, spot gold is up 1.15% to $3,487.76 per ounce, while silver, palladium, and platinum have also seen price increases [3]

Report Information - Report Type: Precious Metals Monthly Report - Date: September 1, 2025 - Research Team: Macro Financial Research Team - Researchers: He Zhuoqiao, Huang Wenxin, Nie Jiayi [2] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The long - term bull market of gold is supported by the hedging demand and reserve diversification demand due to the restructuring of the international trade and monetary system. The medium - term bull market is supported by economic growth weakness and central bank interest - rate cut expectations caused by Trump's reforms. In the short term, gold is expected to break through the $3,500/ounce mark and start a new upward trend. Silver, with strong industrial attributes, will also rise and may outperform gold. Investors are advised to maintain a bullish trading approach, and short - hedgers can reduce the hedging ratio [5]. Section Summaries 1. 2025 January - August Precious Metals Trend Review - Gold started a new upward trend in late December 2024 due to factors such as festival consumption expectations in China and India,避险需求, and US economic stagflation risks. In early April, the release of Trump's tariff details caused gold to fall to $2,956/ounce, but then it soared to $3,500/ounce due to multiple hedging demands. After that, gold traded in the range of $3,120 - $3,500/ounce. In August, gold rebounded and reached a new closing - price high on August 29. In 2025, London gold and silver rose 29.4% and 33.5% respectively, and Shanghai gold and silver futures indices rose 26.4% and 24.4% respectively [7][10]. - In June, funds flocked to silver, platinum, and palladium. Silver reached a 15 - year high of $39.52/ounce on July 23. The correlations between gold and the US dollar index, US Treasury real - interest rates, crude oil, and silver have all changed [9][10]. 2. Influence Factor Analysis 2.1 US Employment Market Weakens and Inflation is Moderate - In July 2025, US non - farm payrolls increased by 73,000, significantly lower than the expected 104,000. The unemployment rate rose, but the Sahm indicator was far below the recession threshold. Overall, the employment market deteriorated, giving the Fed a reason to restart interest - rate cuts without causing market panic about a recession. In July, the overall CPI remained at 2.7%, the core CPI rose to 3%, and the PPI increased by 0.9% month - on - month [11][14][15]. - Tariff threats pushed up inflation expectations and depressed consumer confidence. In May, 1 - year and 5 - year inflation expectations reached their highest levels since 1982, and the consumer confidence index hit a three - year low. After June - July, inflation expectations eased, but they rebounded in August [17][18]. 2.2 The Fed Hints at Restarting Interest - Rate Cuts - Fed Chairman Powell's speech at the Jackson - Hole meeting in August was seen as opening the door for a September interest - rate cut. The market expects an 81.9% probability of a 25 - basis - point cut on September 17, a 43.5% probability of another 25 - basis - point cut on October 29, and 80.2% and 33.3% probabilities of 50 - basis - point and 75 - basis - point cuts this year respectively [19]. - Trump has been attacking the Fed. He has made personnel changes at the Fed, increasing his influence. The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 75 basis points from January to July 2026, with the federal funds rate dropping to 3 - 3.25% by July 30 [20][21][22]. 2.3 Trade Policy Developments - The high - tariff suspension period between China and the US was extended to November 9. Trump imposed new tariffs on India and threatened to impose tariffs on imported furniture, but the impact of new tariff measures on the market is small [24]. - The US and the EU reached a trade agreement, including tariff adjustments, energy and chip purchases, and investment cooperation [25][26]. 2.4 US Dollar Exchange Rate and US Treasury Yields - US Treasury 10 - year yields have fluctuated. It is expected that the 10 - year Treasury yield will continue to steepen in the second half of 2025, with a core fluctuation range of 4 - 5%. The US dollar index is expected to first decline and then rise, with a core range of 95 - 105. The RMB - US dollar exchange rate is expected to first rise and then fall, with a core range of 7.1 - 7.4 [27][30][31]. 2.5 Gold Supply, Demand, and Market Structure - Gold and silver ETF holdings have rebounded since 2025. As of August 27, SPDR Gold ETF holdings were 962.5 tons, and SLV Silver ETF holdings were 15,275 tons. In the week of August 19, non - commercial institutions adjusted their positions in gold and silver futures and options, with the gold fund net - long ratio dropping to 31.3% and the silver fund net - long ratio rising to 223.4% [32][34]. 3. Precious Metals Price Outlook - In the long term, geopolitical risks and the restructuring of the trade and monetary system support the upward movement of the gold price center. In the medium term, economic growth weakness and interest - rate cut expectations keep the gold price strong. In the short term, gold is expected to break through $3,500/ounce and start a new upward trend [35][39].

Core Viewpoint - The silver market is experiencing a significant surge, with prices surpassing $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and strong demand fundamentals [1][4]. Group 1: Price Movement and Market Dynamics - On September 1, silver prices broke the $40 per ounce mark, with a year-to-date increase of over 40% [1]. - Current spot silver is reported at $40.33 per ounce, reflecting a daily increase of over 1.6% [1]. - The rise in silver prices is in line with other precious metals, including gold, which also reached new highs [1]. Group 2: Economic and Geopolitical Influences - Market speculation regarding the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts is a primary driver of the recent surge in precious metals [1]. - Geopolitical tensions and an uncertain financial environment have increased investor demand for safe-haven assets [1]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Fundamentals - The silver market is heading towards its fifth consecutive year of supply shortages, driven by rising demand for clean energy technologies like solar panels [4]. - There has been a continuous inflow of funds into silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking the longest streak of inflows since 2020 [4]. Group 4: Policy Implications - The U.S. Geological Survey's proposal to include silver in the 2025 critical minerals list could lead to significant policy changes, including potential high import tariffs [5][6]. - The proposal aims to reduce U.S. dependence on imports and expand domestic production [5]. Group 5: Tariff Risks and Market Reactions - Analysts suggest that the inclusion of silver in the critical minerals list may set the stage for the U.S. to impose tariffs under Section 232, potentially reaching rates as high as 50% [6]. - The U.S. currently relies on imports for 64% of its silver needs, indicating that tariff risks may be underestimated by the market [6]. - Citigroup maintains a bullish outlook for silver prices, projecting them to reach $43 per ounce within the next 6-12 months [6].