Core Insights - The Federal Reserve reports an increase in U.S. consumer inflation expectations for July, attributed to an improved inflation outlook [1] Summary by Categories Inflation Expectations - One-year inflation expectations rose to 3.09% in July, up from the previous value of 3.02% [1] - Three-year inflation expectations remained stable at 3% [1] - Five-year inflation expectations increased to 2.9%, marking the highest level since February [1] Consumer Sentiment - Consumers exhibit a stronger willingness to voluntarily leave their jobs [1] - There is increased confidence among consumers regarding their ability to find employment within the next three months [1]

Market Overview - The US dollar index declined by 0.155%, closing at 98.46, influenced by dovish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Waller and a decrease in consumer inflation expectations [1][2] - Spot gold prices rose, reaching a high of $3361.2 per ounce, and ultimately closing up 0.34% at $3350.4 per ounce, benefiting from the weakening dollar and US Treasury yields [1][2] - Spot silver also experienced a three-day increase, closing up 0.14% at $38.2 per ounce [1][2] Key Developments - EU representatives are expected to hold a meeting this week to formulate responses to a potential no-deal scenario with US President Donald Trump, as the August 1 deadline approaches [3] - Trump's stance in tariff negotiations is perceived to be increasingly hardline, with no significant progress reported since last week's talks in Washington [3] - Negotiations are set to continue over the next two weeks [3] Trading Insights - For international gold, support levels are noted at $3341 or $3334, while resistance levels are at $3365 or $3385 [4] - For spot silver, support is identified at $38.00 or $37.80, with resistance at $38.40 or $38.65 [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May fell slightly below expectations, with year-on-year CPI rising from 2.3% to 2.4%, while core CPI remained steady at 2.8% [1] - The month-on-month CPI increased by 0.1%, lower than both the expected and previous value of 0.2%, and core CPI also rose by 0.1%, below the expected 0.3% and previous 0.2% [1] - Factors contributing to the CPI's lower-than-expected performance include a decline in energy prices, a continued drop in automobile prices, and a slowdown in rent and super core services price increases [1] Group 2 - Market expectations for interest rate cuts have increased, with the futures market pricing in an average of 1.97 rate cuts for the year, and the probability of a first cut in September rising from 50.9% to 61.3% [2] - The effective tariff rate in the US has decreased to 7.07%, significantly lower than the estimated 13-20% by overseas institutions, potentially due to tax avoidance measures [3] - The first sale rule allows importers to calculate tariffs based on the first sale price, which may mitigate the impact of increased tariffs [3] Group 3 - Concerns about inflation due to tariffs remain, with the potential for upward inflation risks unless tariffs are continuously suspended or canceled [5] - Consumer inflation expectations in the US have surged, with one-year and five-year expectations at near 45-year and 25-year highs, respectively [5] - Despite a significant number of brands and retail executives anticipating negative consumer reactions to price increases, a majority still plan to raise prices [6]

Group 1 - The median consumer inflation expectation in South Korea for May has dropped to its lowest level since January 2022 [1] - The consumer confidence index in South Korea for May recorded a value of 101.8, marking the highest level since October 2024 [1]