Core Viewpoint - Israel's recent actions indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu's determination to fully occupy Gaza, despite widespread criticism [1] Group 1 - Nearly 600 former Israeli security officials have signed a letter urging Trump to pressure for a ceasefire, but their appeal has been ignored [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the design of a "Golden Star Rating" and a "Golden Bull-Bear Signal Board" by the company, aimed at helping investors assess the valuation of gold, similar to stock market indicators [1][2]. Summary by Sections Gold Price - The gold price commonly refers to the price per gram in Shanghai, with similar trends observed in London gold prices, primarily influenced by exchange rate fluctuations [6][7]. Historical Star Ratings of Gold - As of August 2025, gold is rated at 1.0 stars, with a historical low of over 4 stars in 2022. The period from 2011 to 2016 saw a prolonged bear market for gold, with a notable 5-star opportunity during that time. Post-2017, gold has gradually recovered from undervaluation, with significant price increases noted in 2019-2020 and from 2023 to the present [9]. Factors Influencing Gold Prices - Three main factors affect gold prices: 1. **US Dollar**: The actual interest rate of the dollar, calculated as nominal interest rate minus inflation rate, significantly impacts gold prices. A substantial decrease in actual interest rates typically leads to higher gold prices, while an increase results in lower prices [12][13]. 2. **Mining Costs**: As of this year, gold mining costs are around $1500 per ounce, which is higher than in previous years. If gold prices fall below mining costs, it presents a significant buying opportunity [18]. 3. **Geopolitical Risks**: Events such as regional conflicts and financial crises can drive investors towards gold as a safe-haven asset, leading to price increases during such times [19][20]. Volatility and Risk of Gold - Gold's volatility is characterized by a typical volatility rate of around 32% and a maximum drawdown of approximately 44%, which is comparable to a mixed fund with a 60-70% stock allocation. Generally, gold's risk level is lower than that of average stock assets but higher than bond assets [22][24]. Investment in Gold - Investors can choose between gold funds and physical gold. Gold funds typically yield slightly lower returns than physical gold due to management fees and cash reserves held for redemptions. However, they offer convenience and reduce the risk of counterfeit gold [28][30]. - Physical gold can be acquired in various forms, including gold bars, panda coins, and gold jewelry, each with different pricing structures and potential for counterfeit risks [35][39][42].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: High - level oscillation, long - term strategic allocation [1] - Silver: Bullish, with support shifted up [1] - Copper: Bullish [1] - Zinc: Cautiously bullish [1] - Lead: Rebound under pressure [1] - Tin: Rebound [1] - Aluminum: Rebound under pressure [1] - Nickel: Rebound under pressure [1] - Industrial silicon: Cautiously bullish [1] - Polysilicon: Cautiously bullish [1] - Lithium carbonate: Cautiously bullish [1] 2. Core Views - The Fed's possible over - expected interest rate cut, unclear Trump's tariff policy and regional conflicts, along with continued central bank gold purchases, support the long - term bullish trend of gold, while short - term breakthrough of the previous high requires concentrated outbreak of risk factors [3] - For copper, due to the tense global copper mine situation and its status as an important strategic resource, there is long - term confidence in its price increase [7] - Zinc supply is expected to increase while demand is weak in the long term, but short - term factors support a cautious bullish view [1][9] - Aluminum prices face pressure to rebound due to factors such as increased inventory and weakening demand in the off - season [11] - Nickel prices have limited room for rebound due to factors like high inventory and weak demand in the off - season [13] - For lithium carbonate, although the short - term fundamentals have not improved significantly, the market has priced in the easing of supply - demand contradictions in advance, and there are differences between long and short positions [15] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Gold and Silver - **Market Review**: With increased expectations of the Fed's interest rate cut and uncertain prospects of the August 1st negotiation deadline, gold and silver are at high levels [2] - **Basic Logic**: US data is weak, there are developments in US - EU tariffs, Powell is under pressure, and the Fed's possible over - expected interest rate cut, along with other factors, support the long - term bullish trend of gold [3] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Gold has strong support around 770 - 775, and the long - term bullish logic remains unchanged; silver has strong support at 9250, and a bullish approach is recommended [4] Copper - **Market Review**: The Shanghai copper price lost the 80,000 mark after briefly reaching it, with intense competition between bulls and bears at this key psychological level [6] - **Industrial Logic**: The tight situation of copper concentrates persists, electrolytic copper production is increasing, domestic social inventory is de - stocking against the season, downstream开工率 is rising, and green copper demand in power and automotive sectors offsets the insufficient demand in real estate construction [6] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to hold previous long copper positions, and some can take profits. In the long - term, there is confidence in the rise of copper prices. The Shanghai copper price is expected to be in the range of [79000, 81000], and the London copper price in the range of [9700, 10000] US dollars per ton [7] Zinc - **Market Review**: The Shanghai zinc price is oscillating at a high level, testing the pressure of the upper - level resistance [8] - **Industrial Logic**: In 2025, zinc concentrate supply is abundant, domestic new smelting capacity is being released, zinc concentrate processing fees are rising, and although the demand for galvanizing is boosted, the off - season and high prices make downstream enterprises hesitant [8] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to hold previous long zinc positions cautiously, not to chase the rise blindly. New speculators should wait for a pull - back to enter. In the long - term, wait for opportunities to short at high prices. The Shanghai zinc price is expected to be in the range of [22800, 23200], and the London zinc price in the range of [2750, 2950] US dollars per ton [9] Aluminum - **Market Review**: Aluminum prices face pressure to rebound, and alumina rebounds and then falls [10] - **Industrial Logic**: For electrolytic aluminum, the operating capacity is increasing, inventory is rising, and demand is weakening in the off - season. For alumina, there are disturbances in overseas bauxite supply, and the short - term supply of spot alumina is relatively tight, but the overall supply - demand structure is expected to remain loose [11] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to mainly wait and see for Shanghai aluminum, pay attention to changes in aluminum ingot inventory, and the main operating range is [20300 - 21000]. Alumina is expected to face pressure during the rebound [11] Nickel - **Market Review**: Nickel prices have limited rebound, and stainless steel prices face pressure during the rebound [12] - **Industrial Logic**: For nickel, there is uncertainty in the overseas environment, the price of nickel ore may decline, and domestic nickel supply and demand are weak, with inventory accumulating. For stainless steel, the production reduction is weakening, and inventory pressure is emerging again in the off - season [13] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to mainly wait and see for nickel and stainless steel, pay attention to inventory changes, and the main operating range of nickel is [122000 - 125000] [13] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract LC2509 significantly reduces positions and declines by more than 4% [14] - **Industrial Logic**: In the spot market, lithium salt factories are willing to sell, and basis weakens. Although the short - term fundamentals have not improved significantly, the market has priced in the easing of supply - demand contradictions in advance, and the number of warehouse receipts is increasing [15] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to mainly wait and see in the short - term, with the price range of [69000 - 73400] [15]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah, with a recent airstrike resulting in 12 deaths and 12 injuries in Lebanon, marking the deadliest attack since the ceasefire agreement in November 2022 [1][2] - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hezbollah's Radwan unit and associated weaponry, claiming these were used for training and planning attacks against Israel [1] - Hezbollah condemned the airstrike as a significant escalation and called for immediate action from the Lebanese authorities to uphold the ceasefire agreement [1] Group 2 - Despite the ceasefire established in November 2022, reports indicate that Israel has conducted nearly daily attacks in southern Lebanon, with Lebanese authorities documenting around 3,000 violations of the ceasefire, resulting in at least 236 deaths and over 540 injuries [2]

Core Viewpoint - The leader of the Houthi movement stated that maritime operations targeting vessels will continue as long as Israel persists in its "aggression" in the Gaza region [1] Group 1 - The Houthi movement's leadership emphasizes a direct response to perceived Israeli actions in Gaza, indicating a potential escalation in maritime conflict [1]

Group 1 - The article highlights the recent public appearance of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran, marking his first public engagement since the 12-day conflict with Israel that began in June [1] - The conflict initiated on June 13, when Israel launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran, resulting in significant casualties, including high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists [2] - Following multiple missile and drone attacks by Iran in retaliation, a ceasefire agreement was reached between Iran and Israel on June 24, concluding the hostilities [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Islamic Cooperation Organization's Council of Foreign Ministers strongly condemned Israel's attacks on Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, urging the international community to take deterrent measures to prevent Israeli aggression [1] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Concerns Over Escalation**: The Council expressed deep concern over the escalating situation between Israel and Iran, highlighting the severe threats it poses to regional humanitarian, economic, and environmental conditions [1] - **Call for Immediate Action**: The declaration emphasized the necessity for an immediate halt to Israel's ongoing attacks in the Middle East [1]

Group 1 - The Turkish Foreign Ministry warns that the developments could escalate regional conflicts into a global conflict, which must be avoided [1]

Group 1 - A rocket was recently discovered in the northern Gaza Strip, landing in an open area in the Be'er Sheva region with no casualties reported [1]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley indicates that in extreme conflict scenarios, including the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices could surge to between $120 and $130 per barrel [1] Group 1 - The potential for oil price escalation is linked to geopolitical tensions in the region [1] - The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supply, making it a focal point for price volatility [1]