Group 1 - In the first half of the year, precious metal prices experienced a strong upward trend followed by high-level fluctuations, influenced by macroeconomic policy changes [1] - The price of gold was re-evaluated as a core safe-haven and anti-inflation asset, recovering quickly after a brief decline due to the announcement of the "reciprocal tariff" policy in April [1] - The gold-silver ratio initially rose and then fell, peaking above 100 due to heightened inflation concerns and uncertainty in global economic prospects, before correcting as market sentiment improved [1] Group 2 - In the second half of the year, expectations of a weak U.S. economy and a clearer outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts, along with a declining dollar index, create a favorable macro environment for precious metal prices [2] - Gold is expected to benefit from ongoing uncertainties related to trade tensions, Federal Reserve policies, and geopolitical factors, which will enhance its safe-haven appeal [2] - Geopolitical risks remain elevated, with ongoing conflicts and instability in various regions, contributing to sustained demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [2] Group 3 - In 2025, silver is projected to maintain a supply-demand gap of 4,000 tons, but high inventory levels may limit its commodity attributes [3] - The supply growth of silver is expected to slow to 2% year-on-year due to high base effects and reduced new silver mining projects, while industrial demand is forecasted to decline by approximately 1% [3] - The precious metals market is anticipated to have upward potential in the second half of 2025, with gold prices expected to range between $3,200 and $3,600 per ounce, while silver prices are projected to range between $32 and $38 per ounce [3]

Group 1 - The gold market experienced significant volatility this week, with prices ultimately closing lower after failing to stabilize above $3,400 per ounce following a bullish breakout. This reflects recent hesitation among gold bulls [1] - In the first two trading days of the week, spot gold prices surged by 2.4%, but the subsequent three days saw a cumulative decline of nearly 3%. This decline was primarily driven by positive developments in Trump’s trade negotiations, which boosted market risk appetite and diminished gold's safe-haven demand [1] Group 2 - Looking ahead to next week, the Federal Reserve is set to announce its monetary policy decision after the July 29-30 meeting. The market perceives a negligible chance of a rate cut in July, with a 40% likelihood of maintaining rates in September, an increase from about 10% a month ago [3] - If Powell opens the door for a September rate cut citing reduced uncertainty from recent trade agreements, U.S. Treasury yields may drop, potentially allowing gold prices to rise. Conversely, if he avoids committing to a rate cut due to rising inflation data, gold prices may decline [3] Group 3 - The outlook for gold next week appears bearish, with prices unexpectedly continuing to decline on Friday, touching the previously mentioned 4-hour trend line at $3,335 before weakening further. The current trend is viewed as bearish without any signs of rebound [5] - The hourly chart shows a clear rotation between bullish and bearish trends, with the first three days exhibiting an upward trend channel, followed by a direct retraction that established a new downward channel. The $3,350 level is identified as a key point for continued bearish sentiment next week [6] Group 4 - A trading strategy suggests shorting near $3,350, with a stop-loss at $3,360 and a target of $3,325, with further downside potential to $3,310 if the price breaks below these levels [8]

Market Performance - The three major indices in the US rose, with the Dow Jones up 1.26%, Nasdaq up 1.02%, and S&P 500 up 1.46% for the week [1] - The S&P 500 index set a new closing record for the fifth consecutive time, marking its 13th all-time high in 2025 [1] - Alphabet's strong earnings report contributed to a 4% increase in its stock price [1] - Over 82% of the 169 S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations [1] Individual Stocks - Intel (INTC.US) saw a decline of 8.53%, while Tesla (TSLA.US) increased by 3.52% [1] - Paramount (PARA.US, PARAA.US) and Skydance Media's merger has received regulatory approval, expected to complete by August 7 [8] - Intel plans to spin off its Network and Edge Group into an independent company and is seeking external investment for this division [9] International Markets - The German DAX30 index fell by 0.39%, while the French CAC40 index rose by 0.21% [2] - In the Asia-Pacific region, the Nikkei 225 index decreased by 0.88%, while the KOSPI index increased by 0.18% [3] Commodities - Gold prices fell by 0.94% to $3336.92 per ounce, with a weekly decline of 0.40% [4] - Crude oil prices also dropped, with light crude futures down 1.32% to $65.16 per barrel [3] Macro News - The Trump administration is preparing to issue a state of emergency declaration to impose tariffs on Brazilian goods [5] - There are reported discrepancies in the US-Japan trade agreement regarding profit sharing, with Japan denying the US's claim to 90% of profits [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Short - term: Gold is weak and silver is strong, mainly due to the short - term high - level callback of risk - aversion demand, and the possibility of the Fed's near - term interest rate cut is eliminated. The expected supply - demand gap of silver still exists, and the inflation expectation rebounds due to the trade war, improving the expected industrial demand for silver [7]. - Medium - term: The risk of economic recession increases, which may force the interest - rate cut logic to be in the making. Precious metals will continue to fluctuate at a high level [7][9]. - Long - term: The global trade war promotes the reconstruction of the economic and political system and accelerates the reconstruction of the monetary system. There is still an upward trend for precious metals in the process of "de - dollarization" [7][9]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Risk - aversion Attribute - Trade agreements are reached in batches, and the negotiation of the US - EU trade agreement has made progress. The geopolitical risk eases, weakening the risk - aversion demand [2]. - Trump's threats to the Fed's independence have eased market concerns [2]. 2. Monetary Attribute - US economic data is mixed. In June, existing home sales dropped to a nine - month low, while the number of initial jobless claims last week hit a three - month low [3]. - The European Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged, and the optimistic economic forecast triggers speculation about the end of interest rate cuts. The Fed is more divided and remains cautious about interest rate cuts. The market expects the next Fed interest rate cut to be stable until September, and the total interest rate cut space in 2025 drops to about 50 basis points. The decline of the US dollar index and US bond yields is blocked [3]. 3. Commodity Attribute - Although gold jewelry consumption is suppressed by high prices, the investment demand for gold bars offsets some of the impact. Emerging market central banks' "de - dollarization" strategy promotes central bank gold - buying demand to remain high [4]. - The World Silver Association expects that due to a 1% decline in demand and a 2% increase in total supply, the global silver supply - demand gap in 2025 will narrow by 21% to 117.6 million ounces (about 3,658 tons) [4]. 4. Capital Flow - Recently, the net long positions of CFTC managed funds in gold and silver have increased again. Domestic Shanghai gold futures companies have reduced their net long positions at a high level, and Shanghai silver institutions have slightly reduced their net long positions. The world's largest gold ETF and silver ETF have ended their long - term downward trends and slowly increased their positions [5]. 5. Future Investment Logic Evolution - Short - term: Gold is weak and silver is strong. - Medium - term: Precious metals will continue to fluctuate at a high level. - Long - term: Precious metals show an upward trend [7][9]. 6. Strategy - Short - term: Gold is weak and silver is strong. - Medium - term: Fluctuate at a high level. - Long - term: Step - by - step upward [7]. 7. Support and Resistance - Shanghai gold main contract: Support at 755 - 760, resistance at 790 - 795. - Shanghai silver main contract: Support at 9000 - 9030, resistance at 9600 - 9630 [7]. 8. 2024 - 2025 Fed Monetary Policy Path Review - From June 2024 to June 2025, the Fed's monetary policy has gone through multiple stages, including keeping interest rates unchanged, cutting interest rates, and adjusting the pace of interest rate cuts and balance - sheet reduction. The market's expectation of interest rate cuts has also changed accordingly [10][11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The gold price continues to decline due to reduced safe-haven demand driven by optimistic trade sentiments between the US and EU, alongside strong economic data and monetary policy expectations [3][4][10] Group 1: Trade Optimism and Safe-Haven Demand - Market expectations for a breakthrough in US-EU trade negotiations have diminished the appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset, with a potential agreement to lower tariffs to 15% expected by August 1 [3] - The announcement of a €93 billion tariff plan by EU member states against US products has not deterred optimism regarding a trade deal, leading to a significant drop in gold prices from a five-week high of $3438 [3] - The European Central Bank's decision to maintain interest rates has reinforced expectations of a weak Eurozone economy, indirectly supporting a stronger US dollar and pressuring gold prices [3] Group 2: Economic Data and Monetary Policy Pressure - Strong US economic data, including a 15.5% increase in durable goods orders (excluding defense), has contributed to a hawkish outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy, with a 94% probability of maintaining interest rates in July [4] - The rise in the 10-year US Treasury yield to 4.384% and an increase in real yields to 1.994% have raised the opportunity cost of holding gold [4] - The US dollar index has strengthened by 0.18% to 97.62, further diminishing the attractiveness of gold priced in dollars [4] Group 3: Technical Analysis and Institutional Withdrawal - Gold has fallen below the critical psychological level of $3400, with potential further declines towards $3350 if it remains below this threshold [7] - The RSI indicator shows a weakening of buyer dominance, indicating a slowdown in momentum [7] - Institutional investors are accelerating their exit from gold, as evidenced by a reduction in COMEX non-commercial net long positions by 3200 contracts to 122,000 and a decrease in SPDR Gold ETF holdings to a two-month low of 954.8 tons [9] Group 4: Geopolitical Risks and Data Expectations - Despite trade and economic factors dominating the market, geopolitical risks remain a concern, with potential events that could temporarily boost safe-haven demand [10] - The market is awaiting the release of US July durable goods orders data, with expectations of a drop from 16.4% in May to 10.8%, which could further reinforce a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve if the data exceeds expectations [10] - The current gold market faces dual pressures from trade optimism and economic data, with increased risks of downward movement below the $3350 support level [10]

Group 1 - Silver market shows strong upward momentum, outperforming gold with a year-to-date increase of approximately 35% compared to gold's nearly 28% rise [1] - Current silver price is attempting to maintain above the critical level of $39 per ounce, following a prolonged supply shortage lasting 7 years [1] - Spot gold price has fallen below the important threshold of $3360.23 per ounce, while spot silver has shown a slight increase of 0.02% to $39.03 per ounce [1] Group 2 - The S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicates that the US composite PMI rose from 52.9 in June to 54.6 in July, with the services PMI significantly increasing to 55.2, reflecting accelerated economic activity [2] - Strong PMI data supports the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain current interest rates, while also boosting the US dollar index and US Treasury yields [2] - Upcoming US durable goods orders data is crucial as it may provide new insights into gold price trends, with strong data potentially reinforcing economic recovery expectations and further pressuring gold prices [2] Group 3 - Spot gold experienced fluctuations with a downward trend, while spot silver remains near a 14-year high, hovering around levels last seen in September 2011 [3] - Silver's recent price action is supported by a weak dollar, with a weekly increase of nearly 2.36%, despite a slight daily decline of 0.50% [3] - Silver continues to trade well above its 9-day, 21-day, and 50-day moving averages, maintaining a bullish technical structure [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Recent criticism of the Fed Chair by Trump and the defense of central bank independence by the Treasury Secretary have increased market divergence on the future interest - rate path, weakening dollar confidence and boosting the appeal of gold as a non - interest - bearing asset. Uncertainty in interest - rate expectations has solidified the demand for safe - havens. The agreement between the US and Japan on tariff cuts initially boosted the dollar and Treasury yields, but the subsequent decline was quickly absorbed by the gold price. Multiple investment banks have raised their gold price forecasts for the year to between $3600 and $4000. The underperformance of the US in multiple economic indicators has limited the upward momentum of the dollar and yields, providing macro - environmental support for high gold prices. Geopolitical risks may trigger a rapid inflow of safe - haven funds. Future economic data and the Fed's stance at the meeting will determine the trends of Treasury yields and the dollar, which in turn will affect the gold price. It is recommended to maintain the view of buying on dips, while being cautious of short - term correction risks [2] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the Shanghai gold main contract was 778.74 yuan/gram, down 14.16 yuan; the closing price of the Shanghai silver main contract was 9386 yuan/kg, down 106 yuan. The main - contract positions of Shanghai gold were 213,456 lots, down 8931 lots; those of Shanghai silver were 459,484 lots, down 18,795 lots. The net positions of the top 20 in the Shanghai gold main contract were 160,396 lots, down 1408 lots; those of Shanghai silver were 135,258 lots, up 1070 lots. The warehouse receipt quantity of gold was 29,358 kg, up 501 kg; that of silver was 1,188,721 kg, up 239 kg [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of gold on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network was 787.97 yuan/gram, up 6.47 yuan; the spot price of silver was 9419 yuan/kg, up 105 yuan. The basis of the Shanghai gold main contract was - 4.93 yuan/gram, down 1.59 yuan; the basis of the Shanghai silver main contract was - 73 yuan/kg, up 6 yuan [2] 3.3 Supply - Demand Situation - Gold ETF holdings were 954.8 tons, unchanged; silver ETF holdings were 15,207.82 tons, up 49.45 tons. Gold CFTC non - commercial net positions were 213,115 contracts, up 10,147 contracts; silver CTFC non - commercial net positions were 59,448 contracts, up 927 contracts. The total quarterly supply of gold was 1313.01 tons, up 54.84 tons; the total annual supply of silver was 987.8 million troy ounces, down 21.4 million troy ounces. The total quarterly demand for gold was 1313.01 tons, up 54.83 tons; the total annual global demand for silver was 1195 million ounces, down 47.4 million ounces [2] 3.4 Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of gold was 12.86%, up 1.92 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility was 12.23%, up 0.93 percentage points. The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for gold was 22.12%, up 0.8 percentage points; the implied volatility of at - the - money put options was 22.12%, up 0.81 percentage points [2] 3.5 Industry News - The US - Japan tariff negotiation reached an agreement, with the "reciprocal tariff" rate on Japan lowered from 25% to 15%, and Japan will increase imports of US rice. Trump plans to impose 15% - 50% simple tariffs on most other countries and is negotiating with the EU. The EU and the US are moving towards an agreement with a 15% tariff rate on most products. Trump criticized the Fed for lacking "courage" and called for a three - percentage - point interest - rate cut. According to CME's "FedWatch", the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in July is 97.4%, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point cut is 2.6%. The probability of keeping rates unchanged in September is 37.2%, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point cut is 61.2%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point cut is 1.6% [2]

摘要在7月24日的亚洲交易时段，一则重磅利好消息传来——美日成功达成协议，且美欧也渐近达成 15%关税协议。受此积极因素提振，市场对于贸易摩擦的忧虑情绪显著缓解。随着避险需求的迅速降 温，美债收益率呈现全线攀升态势；现货黄金价格跌破3380美元/盎司关口，日内跌幅为0.20%；与此同 时，现货白银亦出现短线急跌行情，日内跌幅高达1.00%，当前报价定格于38.84美元/盎司。 在7月24日的亚洲交易时段，一则重磅利好消息传来——美日成功达成协议，且美欧也渐近达成15%关 税协议。受此积极因素提振，市场对于贸易摩擦的忧虑情绪显著缓解。随着避险需求的迅速降温，美债 收益率呈现全线攀升态势；现货黄金价格跌破3380美元/盎司关口，日内跌幅为0.20%；与此同时，现货 白银亦出现短线急跌行情，日内跌幅高达1.00%，当前报价定格于38.84美元/盎司。 【要闻速递】 据了解谈判情况的外交官透露，欧盟与美国正朝着达成协议的方向迈进，该协议将对大多数产品设定 15%的关税税率。外交官表示，成员国可能准备接受15%的关税，且欧盟官员正推动将这一税率涵盖汽 车等行业。 其中一位外交官补充称，超过一定配额的钢铁和铝进口将面临5 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the bullish trend in gold has ended after a significant drop, with a recent high of 3440 being a resistance level that led to a decline to around 3380, marking a drop of nearly 60 dollars [2][4] - The recent fluctuations in gold prices are heavily influenced by tariff news, with reports suggesting that the US and EU are nearing a tariff agreement, which has diminished the demand for gold as a safe haven [4] - Today's trading is critical, with key resistance levels at 3396 and 3420; if these levels are not maintained, a bearish outlook is expected [6][9] Group 2 - Silver prices also experienced a decline after reaching new highs, with short-term potential for further increases but a likelihood of significant corrections in the medium term [6] - Support levels for silver are identified at 38.7, with further declines expected if this level is breached, potentially leading to prices dropping to 35-34.5 [8] - The trading strategy for both gold and silver emphasizes short positions at resistance levels, with specific targets and stop-loss measures outlined for risk management [9]

周四（7月24日）亚市早盘，现货黄金窄幅波动，目前交投于3390美元附近，有消息称美国和欧盟即将 签署一项协议，该消息让避险需求受到打击，金价周三跌破3400美元的/盎司，跌幅1.30%。 摘要周四（7月24日）亚市早盘，现货黄金窄幅波动，目前交投于3390美元附近，有消息称美国和欧盟 即将签署一项协议，该消息让避险需求受到打击，金价周三跌破3400美元的/盎司，跌幅1.30%。 【要闻速递】 英国《金融时报》周三报道称，欧盟与美国接近达成一项贸易协议，将对欧洲进口商品征收15%关税， 类似于美国特朗普本周与日本达成的协议。 三位知情人士向《金融时报》表示，布鲁塞尔可能会同意所谓的"对等关税"，以避免特朗普威胁祭出的 关税。特朗普此前威胁自8月1日起上调对欧盟关税至30%。 一名欧盟外交官指表示："与日本达成的协议明确了敲诈勒索的条款。大多数成员国都在忍气吞声，可 能会接受这项协议。" 上述知情人士表示，双方将免除部分产品的关税，包括飞机、烈酒与医疗器材。 其中两位知情人士表示，美日达成的协议已促使布鲁塞尔方面勉强接受更高的对等关税税率，以避免一 场破坏性的贸易战。 【技术分析】 黄金价格昨天冲高3438附近 ...