Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain key interest rates unchanged, indicating a potential mild growth in the Eurozone economy despite facing multiple challenges [1][2] - The ECB forecasts a 1.2% economic growth rate for the Eurozone in 2025, an increase from the previous prediction of 0.9% [1] - Political instability in major Eurozone economies, such as France, raises concerns about debt levels and market confidence, impacting economic stability [2][3] Group 2 - The Eurozone's inflation rate is projected to be 2.1% in 2025, close to the ECB's target of 2%, but faces dual risks from a strong euro and trade tensions [2] - The ECB's future challenges may stem more from political and fiscal risks rather than economic issues, as structural reforms are lagging [3] - The ongoing trade negotiations with the US highlight Europe's struggle to assert itself against American pressure, reflecting a broader issue of geopolitical vulnerability [3]

Core Viewpoint - The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain its three key interest rates unchanged during its monetary policy meeting, which was the first after the recent US-EU trade agreement, amid concerns about economic growth and inflation stability in the Eurozone [1][2]. Group 1: Monetary Policy Decisions - The ECB's deposit facility rate, main refinancing rate, and marginal lending rate remain at 2.00%, 2.15%, and 2.40% respectively [2]. - Since starting the rate cut process in June 2024, the ECB has lowered rates eight times, with the last decision in July 2024 to keep rates unchanged [2]. Group 2: Economic Forecasts - The ECB maintains a medium-term inflation target of 2% for the Eurozone, with projected overall inflation rates of 2.1% in 2025, 1.7% in 2026, and 1.9% in 2027 [2]. - The latest economic growth forecast for the Eurozone is 1.2% for 2025, an increase from the previous prediction of 0.9% made in June [2]. - The Eurozone economy grew by 0.7% in the first half of the year, supported by resilient demand [2]. Group 3: Risks and Uncertainties - Higher tariffs, a stronger euro, and increased global competition are expected to suppress growth in the Eurozone [3][4]. - Geopolitical tensions and potential deterioration in international trade relations pose significant uncertainties that could further inhibit exports, investment, and consumption [4]. - The recent political turmoil in France, including the resignation of former Prime Minister Béru, raises concerns about debt levels and political stability in the Eurozone's second-largest economy [4]. Group 4: Future Challenges - The ECB's primary challenge may shift from inflation to political and fiscal risks within Europe [5]. - Analysts suggest that while the threshold for further rate cuts is high, the ECB may be forced to reconsider its stance in the coming months if inflation remains below target or economic growth stagnates [4].

Group 1: Report Information - Report Title: Precious Metals Data Daily [4] - Report Date: September 3, 2025 [5] - Research Institution: ITG Guomao Futures [3] - Research Center: Macroeconomic and Financial Research Center [5] - Analyst: Bai Suna [5] Group 2: Price Tracking Spot and Futures Prices - On September 2, 2025, London Gold Spot was at $3,486.02/ounce, London Silver Spot at $40.70/ounce, COMEX Gold at $3,556.10/ounce, and COMEX Silver at $41.70/ounce. The prices of AU2510, AG2510, AU (T+D), and AG (T+D) were 804.32 yuan/gram, 9,824 yuan/kilogram, 799.94 yuan/gram, and 9,797 yuan/kilogram respectively [5]. - Compared to September 1, 2025, the price increases were 0.2% for London Gold Spot, 0.5% for London Silver Spot, 0.3% for COMEX Gold, 0.8% for COMEX Silver, 0.5% for AU2510, 0.5% for AG2510, 0.4% for AU (T+D), and 0.5% for AG (T+D) [5]. Price Spreads and Ratios - On September 2, 2025, the gold TD - SHFE active price spread was -4.38 yuan/gram, the silver TD - SHFE active price spread was -27 yuan/kilogram, the gold internal - external (TD - London) price spread was 3.19 yuan/gram, and the silver internal - external (TD - London) price spread was -633 yuan/kilogram. The SHFE gold - silver ratio was 81.87, and the COMEX gold - silver ratio was 85.29. The spreads between AU2512 - 2510 and AG2512 - 2510 were 1.86 yuan/gram and 21 yuan/kilogram respectively [5]. - Compared to September 1, 2025, the price spread changes were 12.0% for gold TD - SHFE active price spread, -3.6% for silver TD - SHFE active price spread, 86.6% for gold internal - external (TD - London) price spread, 0.1% for silver internal - external (TD - London) price spread, 0.0% for SHFE gold - silver ratio, -0.5% for COMEX gold - silver ratio, 13.4% for AU2512 - 2510 spread, and -8.7% for AG2512 - 2510 spread [5]. Group 3: Position Data Non - commercial Positions in COMEX - As of August 26, 2025 (weekly data), COMEX gold non - commercial long positions were 275,767 contracts, non - commercial short positions were 61,456 contracts, and non - commercial net long positions were 214,311 contracts. COMEX silver non - commercial long positions were 68,227 contracts, non - commercial short positions were 21,761 contracts, and non - commercial net long positions were 46,466 contracts [5]. ETF Positions - On August 29, 2025, the gold ETF - SPDR held 977.68 tons, and the silver ETF - SLV held 15,309.99769 tons. Compared to August 28, 2025, the changes were 1.01% for gold ETF - SPDR and -0.15% for silver ETF - SLV [5]. Group 4: Inventory Data SHFE and COMEX Inventories - On September 2, 2025, SHFE gold inventory was 40,191 kilograms, and SHFE silver inventory was 1,215,228 kilograms. On August 29, 2025, COMEX gold inventory was 38,925,853 troy ounces, and COMEX silver inventory was 518,232,360 troy ounces. Compared to the previous period, the increases were 1.12% for SHFE gold inventory, 0.66% for SHFE silver inventory, 0.42% for COMEX gold inventory, and 0.20% for COMEX silver inventory [5]. Group 5: Interest Rates, Exchange Rates, and Stock Market Data Exchange Rates and Interest Rates - On September 2, 2025, the USD/CNY central parity rate was 7.11. On August 29, 2025, the US Dollar Index was 97.85, the 2 - year US Treasury yield was 3.59%, the 10 - year US Treasury yield was 4.23%, the VIX was 15.36, the S&P 500 was 6,460.26, and NYMEX crude oil was $64.01/barrel [5]. - Compared to the previous period, the changes were 0.02% for the USD/CNY central parity rate, -0.02% for the US Dollar Index, -0.83% for the 2 - year US Treasury yield, 0.24% for the 10 - year US Treasury yield, 6.44% for the VIX, -0.64% for the S&P 500, and -0.48% for NYMEX crude oil [5]. Group 6: Key News - On August 29, 2025, the US Court of Appeals ruled that most of the global tariff policies implemented by former President Trump were illegal, and these additional tariffs could be maintained until October 14 to allow the US government to appeal to the Supreme Court. Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang visited the US and held talks with relevant US government officials and business representatives [5]. - The preliminary Eurozone CPI annual rate in August 2025 was 0.2% (previous value 0.00%), the preliminary Eurozone PPI annual rate was 2.1% (expected 2%, previous value 2.00%), and the preliminary Eurozone core PPI annual rate was 2.3% (expected 2.3%, previous value 2.4%) [5]. - Due to market expectations of Germany's investment plan and potential increase in defense spending in Eurozone countries, Eurozone ultra - long - term government bonds faced selling pressure. The yield of Germany's 30 - year government bonds reached a 14 - year high, and the yields of 30 - year government bonds in the UK and France reached their highest levels in many years [5]. - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo stated that it is appropriate to continue raising interest rates based on the improvement of the economy and prices [5]. Group 7: Market Analysis Short - term Logic - On September 2, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai gold futures rose 1.21% to 804.32 yuan/gram, and the main contract of Shanghai silver futures rose 2.33% to 9,824 yuan/kilogram [5]. - The short - term logic is that the overall US PCE in July 2025 met expectations, indicating that the Fed's inflation control target is controllable. The decline in the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index in August further strengthened the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut. The Fed's independent stance boosted the rebound of precious metal prices. Additionally, due to fiscal concerns and rising debt levels, Eurozone ultra - long - term government bonds faced selling pressure, and local geopolitical tensions increased market risk aversion, supporting precious metal prices. However, the rise in the US Dollar Index due to government bond risks may slow down the rise of precious metal prices. It is expected that the gold price will remain high in the short term, and long positions are recommended to be held. Silver is approaching the 10,000 - yuan mark, and the potential suppression of its commodity attributes by the fermentation of European debt risks should be watched out for [5]. Medium - and Long - term Logic - In the medium - and long - term, with the expectation of Fed rate cuts, continuous global geopolitical uncertainties, intensifying major - power competition, and the wave of de - dollarization, central banks around the world will continue to buy gold, and the medium - and long - term center of the gold price is likely to continue to rise [5].

Core Viewpoint - The inflation rate in the Eurozone has slightly increased to just above the European Central Bank's (ECB) target of 2%, indicating a generally stable inflation environment despite future risks [1] Group 1: Inflation and Economic Outlook - The current inflation data supports the notion of overall stability in the inflation environment [1] - Economic growth remains weak, and future economic conditions are uncertain, which may influence ECB policy decisions [1] - There is a general market expectation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates again, which could impact ECB's approach [1] Group 2: ECB Policy Decisions - The decision to pause interest rate cuts is considered logical given that rates are at neutral levels [1] - Some ECB policymakers may still advocate for another rate cut, although this likelihood is deemed low due to sufficient reasons to maintain current rates [1]

Group 1 - Eurozone's August CPI rose by 2.1% year-on-year, up from 2.0% in July, aligning with economists' expectations [1] - Core inflation, excluding volatile items like energy and food, remained stable at 2.3% [1] - The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to maintain interest rates at 2% during the upcoming meeting on September 11, as indicated by the latest inflation data [1] Group 2 - ECB decision-makers generally support keeping interest rates stable, with the German central bank president describing the current economic state as "some kind of equilibrium" [2] - Some officials, however, suggest that the possibility of future rate cuts remains, citing uncertainties in the economic outlook [3] - The inflation data reveals a mixed performance across Eurozone countries, with France, Italy, and Spain showing lower-than-expected inflation, while Germany's inflation was slightly above expectations [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Euro is experiencing an upward trend against the US dollar, currently trading around 1.17, with a slight increase of 0.23% from the previous close [1] Economic Indicators - Eurozone inflation remains unchanged at an annual rate of 2.0% for July, with core inflation also stable [1] - Food inflation is accelerating, and the base effect of oil prices may lead to a rebound in Eurozone inflation in the remaining months of the year [1] Central Bank Actions - The European Central Bank (ECB) may consider another rate cut in September, potentially lowering the rate to 1.75% [1] - A decrease in core inflation in August would further support the ECB's decision to cut rates [1] Market Dynamics - The Euro to USD exchange rate shows some momentum but is still within a consolidation range [1] - Key resistance levels for the Euro include the August high of 1.1742, with further targets at 1.1788 and 1.1830 [1] - A strong upward movement could challenge the September 2021 high of 1.1909, just below the significant psychological level of 1.2000 [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that inflation in the Eurozone has stabilized, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy considerations by the European Central Bank [1] Group 2 - The statement from ECB Governing Council member Mahrouf suggests that the current inflation levels may lead to a reassessment of interest rates in the near future [1] - The stabilization of inflation could impact economic growth forecasts and investment strategies within the Eurozone [1]

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain key interest rates unchanged, marking the first pause in rate cuts since June of the previous year, amid moderate economic growth and inflation reaching the 2% target [1][2] - The ECB's deposit facility rate, main refinancing rate, and marginal lending rate remain at 2.00%, 2.15%, and 2.40% respectively, with inflation forecasts for 2025 and 2027 set at 2.0% and 2026 at 1.6% [1] - The uncertainty surrounding US-EU trade negotiations, particularly the potential for tariffs up to 30% on EU goods, is a significant external factor impacting the ECB's policy space [1][2] Group 2 - Analysts suggest that the ongoing trade negotiations are affecting corporate decision-making and may lead to a shift in production capacity towards the eurozone, potentially lowering product prices and increasing price instability [2] - The ECB's assessment indicates a 0.6% quarter-on-quarter growth in actual GDP for the eurozone in Q1, driven by preemptive shipping by businesses and stronger consumption and investment [2][3] - The July Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the eurozone rose to 51 from 50.6 in June, indicating a notable expansion in the services sector, although manufacturing remains in contraction [2]

Core Viewpoint - The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to maintain its key interest rates unchanged, emphasizing that current inflation has stabilized at the mid-term target of 2% and future policies will adopt a "data-dependent, gradual assessment" approach without pre-setting interest rate paths [1][5]. Group 1: Monetary Policy Decisions - The ECB's governing council unanimously decided to keep the three key interest rates unchanged during the July meeting [1]. - Future monetary policy will follow a "data-dependent" and "gradual meeting assessment" principle, considering inflation outlook, economic data, potential inflation dynamics, and the transmission effects of monetary policy [1][5]. - ECB President Lagarde stated that decisions will be based on the complete information available at each meeting, without pre-setting specific interest rate paths [1][5]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - Eurozone's economic growth in Q1 exceeded expectations, driven by preemptive export expansions, recovering private consumption, and increased investment activities [1]. - The unemployment rate in May was 6.3%, close to the lowest level since the euro's introduction, supporting consumer resilience alongside actual income growth and healthy private sector balance sheets [2]. - The June annual inflation rate for the Eurozone was 2.0%, with energy prices rising month-on-month but remaining low year-on-year, and food inflation slightly decreasing to 3.1% [3]. Group 3: Challenges and Risks - High actual and expected tariffs, a strong euro, and geopolitical uncertainties have led to a decline in corporate investment willingness, posing a significant obstacle to current economic growth [2]. - Global trade tensions, deteriorating financial market sentiment, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts may suppress exports and drag down investment and consumption [3]. - The fragmentation of global supply chains is pushing up import prices, while extreme weather and climate crises could lead to unexpected increases in food prices [4]. Group 4: Financial Market Conditions - Since the last meeting, market interest rates, particularly long-term rates, have risen, but the cumulative effects of previous rate cuts continue to show [5]. - The new loan rate for enterprises in May decreased to 3.7%, while bond issuance costs fell to 3.6%, indicating an increase in direct financing [5]. - The ECB is prepared to adjust all tools within its mandate to ensure inflation remains sustainably stable at the target level and to maintain the smooth operation of monetary policy transmission mechanisms [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Governor of the Belgian Central Bank, Pierre Wunsch, highlighted the risk of inflation in the Eurozone remaining persistently below the European Central Bank's (ECB) target of 2% due to a bleak economic growth outlook and multiple factors exerting pressure on inflation [1][2]. Group 1: Monetary Policy - Since June of last year, the ECB has cut interest rates by a total of 200 basis points to the current "neutral" rate of 2%, but Wunsch believes this level may be insufficient to address current challenges [1]. - He emphasized the necessity of providing additional policy support if economic recovery continues to be delayed and output remains below potential levels [1]. Group 2: Currency and Inflation Risks - The recent rise of the euro against the dollar to 1.18, the highest level since the end of 2021, has suppressed inflation and posed pressure on economic growth [1]. - Wunsch identified several risk factors contributing to downward pressure on inflation, including cheap imports, low energy prices, lack of tariff retaliation, a strong euro, and slowing wage growth [1]. Group 3: Economic Outlook - The ECB forecasts that inflation will remain below the target for 18 months starting from the third quarter of 2025, with expectations that it will only return to the 2% target level by early 2027 [1]. - Financial markets anticipate that the deposit rate may drop to 1.75% within this year [1]. - Despite these challenges, Wunsch expressed confidence in the resilience of the Eurozone economy and suggested that concerns about excessive rate cuts should not be overstated [1]. Group 4: Fiscal Policy - Wunsch specifically mentioned Germany's large-scale fiscal expansion plan, describing it as having "significant disruptive implications," and believes that countries capable of implementing fiscal stimulus will provide important boosts to the economy [2]. - Recent Eurozone Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data also showed some optimistic signs, further supporting his cautiously optimistic outlook on future economic developments [2].