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贵金属日报:白宫筹划美、俄、乌三方会晤,避险溢价短期趋弱-20250820
Hua Tai Qi Huo· 2025-08-20 05:14
Report Industry Investment Rating - Gold: Neutral [8] - Silver: Neutral [9] - Arbitrage: Short the gold-silver ratio at high levels [9] - Options: Hold off [9] Core Viewpoints - Geopolitical risk premium is weakening due to the expected "Putin-Zelensky meeting", and there are still strong differences in the market regarding the Fed's interest rate cut path. Therefore, it is expected that the gold price will mainly fluctuate in the near future and wait for Powell's guidance at the Jackson Hole meeting on Friday. The oscillation range of the Au2510 contract may be between 750 yuan/gram and 795 yuan/gram [8][9]. - The trading logic of silver prices is still synchronized with that of gold, mainly based on the Fed's interest rate cut path on the macro - level, and its pricing weight is higher than the supply - demand fundamentals of silver. With the weakening of geopolitical risk premium and differences in the Fed's interest rate cut path, the silver price is also expected to maintain an oscillating pattern, and the oscillation range of the Ag2510 contract may be between 8900 yuan/kilogram and 9400 yuan/kilogram [9]. Summary by Related Catalogs Strategy Summary - The US Department of Commerce added 407 product categories to the steel and aluminum tariff list with a 50% tax rate, covering various products such as wind turbines and furniture [1]. - The White House is planning a possible meeting among the leaders of the US, Russia, and Ukraine in Budapest, and geopolitical risks are expected to cool significantly [1]. - Fed's Bowman suggested allowing Fed staff to hold a small amount of crypto - products, reflecting the US government's friendly attitude towards cryptocurrencies [1]. Futures Quotes and Volumes - On August 19, 2025, the Shanghai gold futures main contract opened at 776.98 yuan/gram, closed at 775.06 yuan/gram, down 0.33% from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 41,087 lots, and the open interest was 129,725 lots. The night - session closed at 772.60 yuan/gram, down 0.32% from the afternoon close [2]. - On August 19, 2025, the Shanghai silver futures main contract opened at 9263.00 yuan/kilogram, closed at 9187.00 yuan/kilogram, down 0.77% from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 272,701 lots, and the open interest was 342,500 lots. The night - session closed at 9061 yuan/kilogram, down 1.37% from the afternoon close [2]. US Treasury Yield and Spread Monitoring - On August 19, 2025, the US 10 - year Treasury yield closed at 4.31%, unchanged from the previous trading day. The 10 - 2 year spread was 0.56%, down 0.8 BP from the previous trading day [3]. SHFE Gold and Silver Position and Volume Changes - On the Au2508 contract on August 19, 2025, the long - position and short - position changes were 0 lots. The total trading volume of gold contracts was 163,718 lots, up 0.28% from the previous trading day [4]. - On the Ag2508 contract on August 19, 2025, the long - position changed by 2 lots, and the short - position changed by - 2 lots. The total trading volume of silver contracts was 411,181 lots, down 10.67% from the previous trading day [4]. Precious Metals ETF Position Tracking - The gold ETF position was 962.21 tons, down 3.15 tons from the previous trading day. The silver ETF position was 3.15 tons, down 16.95 tons from the previous trading day [5]. Precious Metals Arbitrage Tracking - On August 19, 2025, the domestic gold premium was - 2.34 yuan/gram, and the domestic silver premium was - 710.76 yuan/kilogram. The ratio of the main gold and silver contracts on the SHFE was about 84.36, up 0.44% from the previous trading day, and the overseas gold - silver ratio was 87.91, up 1.19% from the previous trading day [6]. Fundamentals - On August 19, 2025, the trading volume of gold on the Shanghai Gold Exchange T + d market was 21,362 kilograms, down 3.88% from the previous trading day. The silver trading volume was 333,308 kilograms, up 22.46% from the previous trading day. The gold delivery volume was 6506 kilograms, and the silver delivery volume was 10,140 kilograms [7].
重新审视关税、美国经济与降息路径
IMF· 2025-08-04 05:49
Economic Data - The US GDP for Q2 2025 showed a seasonally adjusted annualized growth rate of +3.0%, exceeding expectations of +2.4%[17] - Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) increased by 0.4% month-on-month in June, with a year-on-year increase of 4.7%[19] - Non-farm payrolls added only 73,000 jobs in July, significantly below the expected 110,000, with prior months' data revised down by a total of 258,000 jobs[27] Market Trends - The S&P 500 index decreased by 2.36% to 6238.01, while the Nasdaq index fell by 2.17% to 20650.13[2] - The US 10-year Treasury yield dropped by 17 basis points to 4.23%, and the 2-year yield fell by 22 basis points to 3.69%[2] - The US dollar index rose by 1.04% to 98.6900, indicating a stronger dollar amidst economic uncertainty[2] Inflation and Employment - The unemployment rate increased to 4.25% in July, up from 4.11% in the previous month, while the U3 unemployment rate reflects a cooling labor market[29] - Core PCE inflation rose to 2.8% year-on-year, slightly above the expected 2.7%[23] - Job openings in June decreased to 7.437 million, with a vacancy rate of 4.4%, indicating a tightening labor market[25] Policy and Trade - President Trump announced a new tariff list affecting nearly 70 countries, raising concerns about potential inflationary pressures and trade negotiations with China[3] - The Federal Reserve's decision-making is complicated by the dual pressures of weakening economic data and ongoing tariff implications, with a 80% probability of a rate cut in September following the weak non-farm payroll data[11]
周周芝道 模型跟踪:关税对美国通胀影响
2025-07-21 00:32
Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Industry and Company Involved - The analysis focuses on the impact of tariffs on inflation in the United States, particularly in relation to various industries and consumer behavior. Core Insights and Arguments - **Tariff Rate Increase**: The effective tariff rate in the U.S. rose significantly from 2.5% at the beginning of 2025 to 8.8% by mid-year, with tariffs on imports from China increasing from 10% to nearly 40% [1][5] - **Impact on Different Industries**: The metal industry saw a 50% increase in tariffs, while small appliances, furniture, and toys experienced a 20% increase [1][5] - **Cost Burden Distribution**: Tariff costs are primarily borne by exporters, U.S. companies, and consumers, with historical data indicating that consumers ultimately shoulder most of the burden [1][3][11] - **Inflation Transmission**: As of June 2025, approximately 40% of tariff costs have been passed on to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the remaining 60% potentially absorbed by businesses [1][9][11] - **Correlation Between Actual and Theoretical Inflation**: There is a positive correlation between actual inflation and theoretical predictions, with a correlation coefficient of about 0.4 [1][9] - **Modeling Approach**: A comprehensive panel regression model was developed to track the impact of tariffs across 212 industries, allowing for detailed analysis of long-term effects on inflation [2][5] Additional Important Content - **Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Federal Reserve Policy**: The CPI is crucial for determining the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, with expectations of potential rate cuts in late 2025 [3][12] - **Differential Impact on Product Categories**: Certain product categories, such as small appliances and audio equipment, are experiencing significant inflation, while the automotive sector shows no notable price increases [10] - **Weak Dollar Effects**: A weaker dollar limits exporters' ability to absorb tariff costs, leading to increased pressure on importers [13][14] - **Future Economic Indicators**: The future path of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve will depend on economic data and the observed effects of tariffs on inflation [7][12] - **Monitoring Future Trends**: Continuous tracking of CPI data from July to September will help assess the transmission of tariff costs between businesses and consumers [16]
贵属策略:美元下挫带动贵?属短线
Zhong Xin Qi Huo· 2025-07-17 01:11
Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content Core Viewpoints - Short-term gold is expected to oscillate in a strong manner within a range, and the medium- to long-term bullish view remains unchanged. Attention should be paid to the new round of trade games in early August and the changes in interest rate cut expectations brought by the Global Central Bank Annual Meeting later in the month [1][3] - After silver was blocked at the $40 mark, it oscillated and declined in the short term. In the medium term, the three logics suppressing silver's elasticity are difficult to reverse. The medium-term view is bullish on the trend of silver but cautious about its elasticity [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Key Information - In June, the US PPI increased by 2.3% year-on-year (expected +2.5%, previous value revised from +2.6% to +2.7%); month-on-month it was flat (expected +0.2%, previous value revised from +0.1% to +0.3%). Core PPI increased by 2.6% year-on-year (expected +2.7%, previous value revised from +3.0% to +3.2%); month-on-month it was flat (expected +0.2%, previous value revised from +0.1% to +0.4%) [2] - US President Trump stated that starting from August 1, a general tariff would be used to impose a tax rate slightly higher than 10% on small countries. Larger economies are discussing coordinated tariff agreements, and negotiations with the EU, Vietnam and other countries are progressing smoothly [2] - US Treasury Secretary Besent proposed to increase the issuance of short-term Treasury bonds to disperse the debt repayment pressure under the high-interest rate environment, but this strategy has caused market concerns about the long-term credibility of the Treasury and refinancing risks [2] Price Logic - The price of precious metals oscillated during the day, and the short-term decline of the US dollar index at night drove the overall increase of precious metals. The US PPI data in June was slightly lower than expected, having little impact on sentiment [3] - The market's attention to the change of the Fed Chairman next year is increasing. In the second half of the year, besides the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut path, the emergence of a "shadow chairman" may reignite the market's concern about the Fed's independence [1][3] - Silver faced resistance at the $40 mark and then oscillated and declined in the short term. In the medium term, the three logics suppressing silver's elasticity are difficult to reverse, maintaining a bullish view on the trend of silver but cautious about its elasticity [3] Outlook - Weekly COMEX gold is expected to be in the range of [3250, 3450], and COMEX silver in the range of [36, 40] [3]
美联储会议纪要凌晨2点重磅登场
news flash· 2025-07-09 08:13
Group 1 - The Federal Reserve will release the minutes of the June meeting at 2:00 AM, which may reveal the internal "hawk-dove" debate within the Fed [1] - The minutes could indicate whether a path for interest rate cuts has quietly taken shape [1] - Key signals regarding the direction for the second half of the year are expected to be unveiled, prompting investors to pay close attention [1]
锌价 中期承压运行
Wen Hua Cai Jing· 2025-05-07 01:38
Group 1: Zinc Price Trends - Zinc prices have been under pressure due to weakened market demand and easing supply constraints from zinc mines [1][2] - The fluctuation of U.S. tariff policies has led to a significant drop in zinc prices, reaching a near one-year low [1][3] - The macroeconomic factors influencing zinc prices include U.S. tariff policies and the potential slowdown of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [1][3] Group 2: Supply Dynamics - Overseas mining operations are expected to increase production, while domestic zinc mines experienced a seasonal reduction of 10.04% in Q1 [2] - Zinc concentrate port inventories are projected to remain above 300,000 tons, indicating a loose supply environment [2] - The processing fees for zinc concentrates are anticipated to rise due to increased ore supply, which will enhance smelting profits [2][3] Group 3: Demand Factors - The construction sector has shown weak performance, with cement and asphalt plant operating rates below expectations [3][4] - The automotive sector has exceeded market expectations, but overall demand for zinc remains weak due to trade policy uncertainties [3][4] - The domestic market's ability to support zinc prices is limited, particularly with export restrictions impacting effective demand [4] Group 4: Market Outlook - The zinc market is expected to transition towards a more relaxed supply-demand balance, with a downward trend in zinc prices anticipated in the medium term [5]