Core Insights - The United States suspended the tax exemption for small parcels at the end of August, leading to a significant drop in parcel volume sent to the U.S. [1] - The volume of parcels sent to the U.S. decreased by 81% on the day the tax exemption was suspended [1] - A total of 88 postal operators worldwide have fully or partially suspended parcel deliveries to the U.S. [1]

Core Viewpoint - The global tariff storm initiated by the U.S. government may reset the global trade and international monetary systems, potentially undermining the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency [1][15]. Capital Flow Analysis - In the first half of the year, the U.S. attracted a net inflow of international capital amounting to $767.7 billion, a 2.78-fold increase year-on-year, despite a 10.8% decline in the dollar index, marking the largest drop since 1973 [2]. - The marginal changes in capital flow reveal that the dollar's decline is not directly linked to foreign investors selling U.S. securities but rather to a reduction in interest from private foreign investors [2][3]. - Foreign investors did not significantly reduce their holdings of U.S. securities but opted to decrease their cash holdings in dollars while increasing investments in foreign securities [3][4]. U.S. Securities Investment Trends - Foreign investors predominantly increased their holdings in U.S. long-term securities, particularly U.S. Treasury bonds, while significantly reducing purchases of U.S. corporate stocks, indicating a lowered risk appetite due to U.S. policy uncertainties [4][5]. - The net purchase of U.S. Treasury bonds reached $4,278 billion in the first half of the year, marking a historical high for semi-annual net purchases [5]. Official Foreign Investment Dynamics - Official foreign investors shifted from net selling to net buying of U.S. Treasury bonds, contributing positively to the overall net inflow of foreign capital [2][10]. - The interest from private and official foreign investors in U.S. Treasury bonds showed significant divergence, with private investors reducing their net purchases while official investors increased theirs [5][11]. Impact of New Trade Agreements - The new trade agreements aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit may adversely affect the dollar's status as a reserve currency, as a decrease in trade deficit could lead to a reduction in foreign capital inflows [12][15]. - The U.S. government's aggressive trade policies may lead to a decrease in foreign investment in U.S. securities, as countries commit to increasing direct investments in the U.S. to promote domestic manufacturing [15].

Group 1: Report Information - Report Title: Precious Metals Daily Review [1] - Date: August 7, 2025 [1] - Research Team: Macro Finance Team [2] - Researchers: He Zhuoqiao (Macro Precious Metals), Huang Wenxin (Treasury Bonds and Container Shipping), Nie Jiayi (Stock Index) [2] Group 2: Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report. Group 3: Core Viewpoints - The uncertainty of trade policies and the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut support the gold price, while the narrowing of the US trade deficit in June and the service PMI above the boom-bust line support the US dollar index and weaken the safe-haven demand for gold. The London gold price continues to trade in the range of $3345 - $3390 per ounce. The gold's safe-haven demand is greatly boosted by Trump's 2.0 new policy, and the London gold may rise again after wide-range consolidation between $3120 - $3500 per ounce. It is recommended that investors maintain a long position mindset and participate in trading with medium to low positions [4]. - Since late April, London gold has been in a wide-range oscillation between $3100 - $3500 per ounce. The cooling of international trade situation and the US fiscal expansion bill weaken the safe-haven and allocation demand for gold, but the uncertainty of Trump's new policy and high international geopolitical risks continue to support the gold price. The safe-haven and reserve diversification demand brought by the reorganization of the international trade and monetary system will continue to support the long-term bull market of gold, and the economic growth weakness and the expectation of central bank interest rate cuts caused by Trump's multiple reforms will support the medium-term bull market. It is expected that London gold will continue to oscillate and consolidate in the range of $3120 - $3500 per ounce in the short term. Investors are advised to maintain a long position mindset and participate in trading with medium to low positions, and short-minded traders can pay attention to the arbitrage opportunity of "going long on gold and shorting silver" after the upward momentum of silver fades [6]. Group 4: Precious Metals Market Conditions and Outlook Intraday Market - Trump's tariff threats on drugs, semiconductors, and India, and the nomination of new Fed governors, along with trade policy uncertainty and Fed rate cut expectations, support the gold price. Meanwhile, the narrowing of the US trade deficit in June and the service PMI above the boom-bust line support the US dollar index and weaken the safe-haven demand for gold. The London gold price continues to trade in the range of $3345 - $3390 per ounce. The expectation of the Fed restarting the rate cut process drives the global stock market and industrial commodities to run strongly, and the London gold-silver ratio slightly drops to 89.2. It is recommended that investors maintain a long position mindset and participate in trading with medium to low positions [4]. Medium-Term Market - Since late April, London gold has been in a wide-range oscillation between $3100 - $3500 per ounce. The cooling of international trade situation and the US fiscal expansion bill weaken the safe-haven and allocation demand for gold, but the uncertainty of Trump's new policy and high international geopolitical risks continue to support the gold price. In June, speculative funds flooded into the relatively underperforming silver and platinum markets, and the gold-silver ratio has basically returned to the level before April. It is expected that London gold will continue to oscillate and consolidate in the range of $3120 - $3500 per ounce in the short term. Investors are advised to maintain a long position mindset and participate in trading with medium to low positions, and short-minded traders can pay attention to the arbitrage opportunity of "going long on gold and shorting silver" after the upward momentum of silver fades [6]. Group 5: Domestic Precious Metals Market Conditions | Contract | Pre - closing Price | Highest Price | Lowest Price | Closing Price | Change (%) | Open Interest | Change in Open Interest | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Shanghai Gold Index | 784.16 | 787.42 | 784.30 | 785.36 | 0.15% | 433,180 | - 4596 | | Shanghai Silver Index | 9,093 | 9,217 | 9,113 | 9,199 | 1.17% | 789,871 | 5,633 | | Gold T + D | 779.92 | 781.70 | 775.17 | 779.63 | - 0.04% | 216,324 | 7,234 | | Silver T + D | 9,052 | 9,168 | 9,045 | 9,150 | 1.08% | 3,470,566 | 27,222 | [5] Group 6: Main Macro Events/Data 1. In June, the US trade deficit narrowed by 16.0% to $60.2 billion, and the trade deficit with China decreased by about one-third to $9.5 billion, the lowest since February 2004. In July, the US service industry business activity was basically flat, orders hardly changed, employment weakened further, and input costs rose at the largest rate in nearly three years, highlighting the continuous drag of tariff policy uncertainty on enterprises [18]. 2. Trump will decide on the replacement for Fed governor Kugler before the weekend and has narrowed the list of candidates for the next Fed chair to four, including current National Economic Council Director Hassett and former Fed governor Warsh. Treasury Secretary Bessent is excluded because he wants to continue in his current position [18]. 3. The US will first impose a "small tariff" on drug imports and then increase the rate in about a year. Trump will announce tariffs on semiconductors and chips in about a week. Given India's continued purchase of Russian oil, Trump will "significantly" increase the tariffs on goods imported from India from the current 25% within the next 24 hours [18].

Group 1 - The article focuses on the trends of credit spreads in investment-grade Chinese dollar bonds, aiming to identify investment opportunities and effectively manage risks [1][2] - The development of the Chinese dollar bond market is closely linked to the evolution of credit spreads, influenced by various factors such as domestic and international monetary policies, regulatory frameworks, and economic conditions [3][4][5] Group 2 - The Chinese dollar bond market has experienced several phases: initial exploration (1986-2009), slow development (2010-2014), rapid growth (2015-2017), volatile development (2018-2021), and stagnation and adjustment (2022-present) [4][5][6][8][9] - The rapid growth phase saw a significant increase in issuance, with 1,121 bonds issued and a total financing amount of $461.54 billion from 2015 to 2017, peaking in 2017 with $231.7 billion [7] Group 3 - The article identifies seven main factors influencing credit spreads in investment-grade Chinese dollar bonds, including the state of the Chinese economy, RMB exchange rates, USD swap points, the US stock market, US market interest rates, credit default risks, and the supply of Chinese dollar bonds [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] - The analysis indicates that a strong Chinese economy can improve corporate profitability and reduce credit risk, leading to narrower credit spreads [12] Group 4 - A multi-variable regression model was employed to analyze the relationship between credit spreads and the identified factors, revealing six significant variables that explain the credit spread variations effectively [21][22] - The final regression model indicates that credit spreads have narrowed from 200 basis points in 2015 to 72 basis points, reflecting a historical low [20] Group 5 - Predictions for 2025 suggest that credit spreads for investment-grade Chinese dollar bonds will continue to narrow or remain stable, driven by improved economic conditions and reduced credit risk premiums [26][28] - The model forecasts specific values for various influencing factors, including a projected credit spread of 89.44 basis points in February 2025 [28]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry or Company Involved - The discussion primarily revolves around the **U.S. government fiscal policy** and the implications of the **Trump administration's economic strategies**. Core Points and Arguments - The **U.S. fiscal deficit** is severe, with a projected deficit rate of **6.4% in 2024**, the second highest since the subprime mortgage crisis, and a government leverage ratio of **112%**, second only to Japan [2][3] - The **Trump administration's core policy** focuses on tax cuts and spending reductions, which are expected to reduce annual fiscal revenue by approximately **$100 billion** [2][5] - The administration aims to offset revenue losses through tariffs and reductions in financial sector incentives, although tariffs contribute less than **2%** to total fiscal revenue [5][9] - The term **"Ferguson Moment"** refers to the situation where debt interest payments exceed defense spending, indicating a potential decline in national power, which the U.S. has currently reached [7] - The administration's measures to address the fiscal deficit include **freezing subsidies**, **streamlining government agencies**, and **reducing foreign aid**, with expected savings of about **$150 billion** annually from subsidy cuts alone [8] - The **interest payments** on national debt have increased significantly, with a **130% rise** from 2019 to 2024, surpassing defense spending [6] Other Important but Possibly Overlooked Content - The **high interest rates** and the end of the Fed's rate hike cycle are exacerbating fiscal pressures, leading to a potential increase in U.S. debt yields and a rise in gold prices in the long term [3][11] - Future measures to further reduce spending may include **reforming government structure**, **reducing social welfare**, and **controlling emergency spending**, although these face significant political challenges [10] - The administration is also considering selling federal assets, including **rail companies, postal services**, and **gold reserves**, estimated at **$700 billion** in market value [9]

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