Group 1 - The long-term outlook indicates that the dollar credit system is under challenge due to excessive monetary issuance and the monetization of fiscal deficits, leading to increased demand for gold as a safe asset amid global geopolitical instability [1] - The trend of "de-dollarization" globally suggests that gold may become a new pricing anchor, providing upward momentum for precious metals [1] - The People's Bank of China continues to increase its gold reserves, reporting a total of 73.9 million ounces as of the end of June, with an increase of 70,000 ounces month-on-month, marking the eighth consecutive month of gold accumulation [1] Group 2 - The gold stock ETF (code: 517400) tracks the SSH Gold Stock Index (code: 931238), which is compiled by China Securities Index Co., Ltd., selecting 50 large-cap listed companies involved in gold mining, smelting, and sales from the mainland and Hong Kong markets [1] - The index constituents include gold mining companies and jewelry firms, reflecting significant industry concentration characteristics [1] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Cathay CSI Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Gold Industry Stock ETF Initiated Link C (021674) and Initiated Link A (021673) [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Views of the Report - The tariff situation has heated up again, the market risk appetite has declined, and short - term market hedging demand has increased, causing the gold price to break through an important level [2]. - The jump in the implied annualized lease rate of London spot silver indicates a surge in investment demand leading to tight inventories, providing strong support for the silver price, which may continue to rise in the short term [2]. - Gold prices may still be driven by three factors: the Fed's dovish policy expectation suppressing real interest rates, the risk of US fiscal deficit monetization pushing up sovereign credit premiums, and geopolitical uncertainty maintaining hedging demand [2]. - The long - term supply - demand tightness of silver provides price support. However, due to the large uncertainty in inflation prospects and the swing of rate - cut expectations, and the silver price being at a high level since 2012, it may face some short - term correction risks [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the Shanghai gold main contract is 781.4 yuan/gram, up 7.84 yuan; the closing price of the Shanghai silver main contract is 9207 yuan/kilogram, up 167 yuan [2]. - The position of the Shanghai gold main contract is 191,083 lots, up 9,151 lots; the position of the Shanghai silver main contract is 448,095 lots, up 45,139 lots [2]. - The net position of the top 20 in the Shanghai gold main contract is 133,792 lots, up 2,823 lots; the net position of the top 20 in the Shanghai silver main contract is 147,543 lots, up 16,243 lots [2]. - The warehouse receipt quantity of gold is 28,857 kilograms, up 4,272 kilograms; the warehouse receipt quantity of silver is 1,223,982 kilograms, down 79,611 kilograms [2]. 3.2现货市场 - The spot price of gold on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network is 774.2 yuan/gram, up 3.5 yuan; the spot price of silver on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network is 9168 yuan/kilogram, up 182 yuan [2]. - The basis of the Shanghai gold main contract is - 7.2 yuan/gram, down 4.34 yuan; the basis of the Shanghai silver main contract is - 39 yuan/kilogram, up 15 yuan [2]. 3.3 Supply and Demand Situation - The gold ETF position is 947.64 tons, down 1.16 tons; the silver ETF position is 14,758.52 tons, down 131.41 tons [2]. - The non - commercial net position of gold in CFTC is 202,968 contracts, up 988 contracts; the non - commercial net position of silver in CTFC is 58,521 contracts, down 4,879 contracts [2]. - The total supply of gold in the quarter is 1,313.01 tons, up 54.84 tons; the total supply of silver in the year is 987.8 million troy ounces, down 21.4 million troy ounces [2]. - The total demand for gold in the quarter is 1,313.01 tons, up 54.83 tons; the global total demand for silver in the year is 1,195 million ounces, down 47.4 million ounces [2]. 3.4 Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of gold is 11.62%, up 0.73%; the 40 - day historical volatility of gold is 13.69%, down 0.36% [2]. - The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for gold is 19.53%, down 0.02%; the implied volatility of at - the - money put options for gold is 19.53%, down 0.03% [2]. 3.5 Industry News - Trump has imposed tariffs on 25 trading partners in four batches from July 7 to July 12, with tax rates ranging from 20% to 50% [2]. - The 35% tariff on Canada does not apply to goods meeting the US - Mexico - Canada Agreement, and Canada will not double its retaliatory tariffs on steel and aluminum as originally planned [2]. - Trump has criticized Fed Chairman Powell multiple times this year for not announcing rate cuts, and the probability of the Fed maintaining interest rates in July is 93.3% [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **Market Drivers**: In the short - term, the precious metals market is driven by policy expectations and risk - aversion sentiment. The progress of tariff negotiations and the Fed's policy path are key variables. In the medium - to long - term, the supporting logic for precious metals remains unchanged due to factors like fiscal deficit monetization risks in the US [8]. - **Gold Outlook**: Short - term, gold may see increased safe - haven demand if tariff agreements are not reached by August 1st; otherwise, it may continue to fluctuate. The Fed's policy and real interest rates will dominate price movements. Long - term, factors such as the US fiscal deficit and dollar credit risks support gold [8]. - **Silver Outlook**: Silver has been strong recently, supported by long - term supply - demand tightness. However, there is short - term callback pressure due to uncertain inflation prospects and reduced speculative long positions [8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Weekly Highlights - **Market Performance**: Gold prices fluctuated this week. Threats of new tariffs by Trump initially pushed up gold, but the rebound of the dollar and rising US Treasury yields limited the upside. Later, improved economic data and profit - taking by some long - positions pressured gold. The Fed's mixed signals also increased price volatility. Silver has been relatively strong, but there is short - term callback pressure [8]. - **Fund Flows**: Global gold ETFs added $38 billion in the first half of the year, and central bank gold purchases continued. However, CFTC speculative net long positions declined, indicating intensified short - term capital games [8]. - **Outlook**: Short - term, the market is driven by policy and risk - aversion. Medium - to long - term, the supporting factors for precious metals remain [8]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Markets - **Price Changes**: As of July 11, 2025, COMEX silver rose 2.51% to $38.015 per ounce, and Shanghai silver futures rose 1.07% to 9040 yuan per kilogram. COMEX gold rose 0.02% to $3343.7 per ounce, while Shanghai gold futures fell 0.25% to 773.56 yuan per gram [11]. - **ETF Holdings**: As of July 10, 2025, SLV silver ETF holdings increased 0.3% to 14,890 tons, and SPDR gold ETF holdings increased 0.1% to 948.81 tons [16]. - **COMEX Positions**: As of July 1, 2025, COMEX gold total positions rose 0.62% and net positions rose 3.58%. COMEX silver total positions fell 6.33% and net positions rose 0.72% [21]. - **CFTC Positions**: As of July 1, 2025, COMEX gold non - commercial long positions increased 1% and non - commercial short positions decreased 7.24% [26]. - **Basis**: As of July 10, 2025, the gold basis rose 25.68% to - 4.08 yuan per gram, and the silver basis rose 41.18% to - 20 yuan per kilogram [29]. - **Inventory**: As of July 10, 2025, COMEX gold and silver inventories decreased, while Shanghai Futures Exchange gold and silver inventories increased [34]. 3.3 Industry Supply and Demand - **Silver Industry**: As of May 2025, Chinese silver imports decreased by 2.46%, while silver ore imports increased by 10.54%. In May 2025, the monthly output of integrated circuits increased by 11.5% [40][45]. - **Silver Supply - Demand**: In 2024, silver industrial demand rose 4%, coin and bar demand fell 22%, and ETF net investment demand turned positive. Total demand fell 3%. Supply increased 2%, and the supply - demand gap decreased by 26% [51][55]. - **Gold Industry**: As of July 10, 2025, gold recycling and jewelry prices decreased slightly [61]. - **Gold Supply - Demand**: In Q1 2025, gold industrial demand increased, investment demand increased by 71.93%, jewelry demand decreased by 10.47%, and total demand increased by 7.12% [67]. 3.4 Macroeconomic and Options - **Macroeconomic Data**: This week, the US dollar index rose, the 10 - year US Treasury yield was flat, the 10Y - 2Y Treasury yield spread narrowed, the CBOE gold volatility decreased, and the SP500/COMEX gold price ratio continued to rise. The 10 - year break - even inflation rate in the US declined slightly [69][74][77]. - **Central Bank Actions**: In July 2025, the Chinese central bank increased its gold reserves by about 1.86 tons for the eighth consecutive month [81].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the Solana trading ecosystem has a 90% probability of regulatory approval, positioning it as a preferred refuge for capital fleeing traditional finance amid significant policy shifts and economic pressures [1][3]. - The U.S. Treasury is facing structural challenges, with debt interest payments reaching a 30-year high of 3.06% of GDP, while core CPI remains stubbornly at 2.8%, prompting unprecedented monetary policy interventions [1][4]. - Market expectations have shifted decisively, with CME interest rate futures showing an 80% probability of a rate cut in September, and two rate cuts becoming the baseline scenario for the year [1][4]. Group 2 - The SEC's technical inquiries into the Solana ETF are in the final stages, focusing on compliance mechanisms for staking rewards and physical redemption processes, marking a significant breakthrough for the PoS ecosystem into traditional finance [3][4]. - Solana's staking annualized yield of 5.2% presents a competitive advantage over traditional Bitcoin ETFs, with Bloomberg estimating that a newly approved Solana ETF could attract $14 billion in incremental funds within 12 months [3][4]. - The White House's declaration to create a "cryptocurrency capital" resonates with the regulatory shift, contributing to a 278% increase in the SOL token this year, significantly outperforming mainstream cryptocurrencies [3][4]. Group 3 - Recent trade data shows that 55% of the tariff costs imposed by the U.S. on China are being absorbed by companies, with May PPI only slightly increasing by 0.1%, indicating a failure in price transmission mechanisms [4][5]. - The pressure in the debt market is escalating, with the Congressional Budget Office projecting an additional $551 billion in interest expenses over the next decade due to new tax legislation [4][5]. - The cryptocurrency ETF is effectively taking on a debt monetization role, with Solana's staking mechanism providing investors a structured tool to combat the depreciation of the dollar's credit [4][5]. Group 4 - The current market dynamics suggest a dangerous balance based on policy expectations, with an 82% probability of rate cuts and a 90% approval expectation for the Solana ETF creating a twin bubble [7][8]. - Any failure in these expectations could trigger a revaluation of cross-market values, indicating potential volatility as the new financial order emerges [7][8].

Group 1: Capital Market Overview - Global major asset classes are performing flat, reflecting the difficulty in finding certainty amid weak economic demand [2] - The pause in the tariff war has led to a temporary end to stock market valuation recovery, resulting in an overall calm market [2] - The automotive sector is experiencing adjustments due to inventory buildup and price competition, while sectors like environmental protection and biomedicine have seen some rebounds [2] Group 2: Economic Fundamentals - China's PMI data shows signs of stability but indicates a fragile recovery due to weak domestic demand and ongoing trade tensions [3] - The manufacturing PMI in China rose from 49.0% to 49.5%, while the non-manufacturing business activity index decreased slightly to 50.3% [3] - In the U.S., the manufacturing PMI recorded 48.5%, indicating a contraction for the third consecutive month, with most demand and output indicators showing a downward trend [4][5] Group 3: External Shocks - The U.S. has increased steel import tariffs to 50%, which is seen as a step to reduce reliance on China, exacerbating trade tensions [7] - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is expected to prolong the situation and may escalate, impacting global stability and investor sentiment [8] - The emergence of stablecoins is viewed as a potential solution to debt issues, as they can enhance bond purchasing power and may lead to inflationary pressures in the long term [9] Group 4: Strategic Recommendations - In the face of increasing uncertainty, a prudent strategy is to remain inactive and conserve resources for future opportunities [10]

Core Viewpoint - The intertwining of U.S. military and financial hegemony is creating a vicious cycle of military spending and currency devaluation, leading to a global arms race dominated by the U.S. [1] Military Spending - The U.S. military budget for 2024 is projected to reach $997 billion, accounting for 37% of global military expenditures, with expectations to exceed $1 trillion by fiscal year 2026 [3] - A significant portion of this budget, 44%, is allocated to personnel salaries and pensions, raising concerns about the actual investment in weapon modernization compared to China [3] - The funding is primarily aimed at maintaining 140 military bases and 800 overseas military facilities [3] Financial Strategy - The U.S. is leveraging military deterrence and financial extraction by compelling allies to purchase American weapons and binding them to the dollar-based financial system [4] - In 2023, U.S. military aid to Ukraine amounted to $6 billion, with over 40% returning to the U.S. defense industry through arms orders, illustrating the closed-loop of military aid, arms trade, and dollar repatriation [4] Currency Devaluation - The U.S. dollar index has fallen by 8% since 2024, while the U.S. is transferring the costs of its hegemony through "fiscal deficit monetization," exporting inflation globally [5] - The national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, with the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing policies shifting debt costs to countries holding dollar assets [5] Political Implications - The military-financial model is increasingly constraining U.S. domestic spending, with military expenditure reaching 3.2% of GDP in 2024, significantly above NATO's 2% standard [7] - The military-industrial complex is influencing U.S. politics, as seen in Trump's 2025 legislation linking military spending increases to tax cuts for the wealthy [7] Global Response - The credibility of the dollar is being undermined, with oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia exploring non-dollar settlement systems and BRICS countries promoting local currency swap agreements [9] - To maintain its hegemony, the U.S. is compelled to increase military spending, with the 2026 budget focusing on next-generation aircraft and nuclear modernization for global military interventions [9] Conclusion - The U.S. has demonstrated over 70 years that hegemony cannot be sustained indefinitely, as military spending erodes future prospects and currency devaluation undermines global trust [11] - A new global governance order based on multilateralism is needed, moving away from the zero-sum game of military intervention [11]

Group 1 - The current gold market is experiencing fluctuations due to a strong US dollar, volatility in US Treasury bonds, and geopolitical tensions [1][3] - The US dollar index rebounded by 0.3%, surpassing the 100 mark, which increased the cost of gold for non-US currency holders [1] - The passage of the Trump tax cut bill, which is expected to increase government debt by $3.8 trillion, has created an unusual market reaction despite expectations of negative impacts on the dollar [1] Group 2 - The Senate is preparing for a challenging battle over the tax bill, with potential significant adjustments expected, particularly regarding social welfare and energy provisions [3] - The gold market is under pressure from the technical rebound of the dollar and the sell-off of US Treasuries, but long-term support for gold is being built by inflationary pressures from fiscal expansion and increased demand for safe-haven assets due to credit concerns [3] - Investors are advised to focus on potential opportunities created by market corrections rather than being misled by short-term volatility, as the attributes of gold as a currency may be reawakening in the context of global debt expansion [3]

Core Viewpoint - After a significant increase in gold prices, recent events such as the downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating by Moody's have reignited interest in gold as a potential safe-haven asset, despite short-term volatility in prices [1][3]. Group 1: U.S. Sovereign Credit Rating and Economic Indicators - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, indicating a loss of the highest rating from all three major rating agencies, primarily due to concerns over rising fiscal deficits and debt levels [1][2]. - The U.S. federal debt has surpassed $36 trillion, with interest payments projected to exceed $1.1 trillion in the 2024 fiscal year, accounting for 22% of federal revenue [1][2]. - The Congressional Budget Office warned of potential debt default if the debt ceiling is not raised, which could lead to increased refinancing costs for the federal government [2]. Group 2: Impact on Gold and Currency Markets - The downgrade by Moody's is expected to weaken the dollar's credit system, leading to a potential shift in investor preferences towards gold and other currencies as safer assets [3][4]. - Despite rising U.S. Treasury yields, gold prices have surged, indicating a shift in gold's monetary attributes and a divergence from traditional correlations with bond yields [3][4]. - Global central banks are increasing gold purchases, with a net acquisition of 1,044.6 tons in 2024, reflecting a trend of moving away from dollar-denominated assets [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook for Gold - The path for gold to regain its status as a dominant asset is expected to be gradual, influenced by ongoing geopolitical risks and economic conditions [5][6]. - Factors such as persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and the potential for U.S. fiscal policies to lead to further monetary expansion are likely to support gold's appeal as an inflation hedge [5][6]. - Prominent investors, like Ray Dalio, emphasize the importance of holding gold in light of unsustainable U.S. debt levels, suggesting that the transition to gold as a currency alternative is still in its early stages [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several key companies in the steel industry, including Xining Special Steel, Hualing Steel, Nanjing Steel, and Baosteel [6][9]. Core Viewpoints - The steel industry is expected to benefit from macroeconomic policies aimed at stimulating demand and reducing supply, with a focus on high-quality development to address external uncertainties [2][4]. - The report highlights an increase in daily molten iron production, with a rise of 4.4 thousand tons to 244.4 thousand tons, indicating a positive trend in production capacity utilization [12][18]. - Inventory levels are decreasing, with total steel inventory down 3.2% week-on-week, suggesting a tightening supply situation [24][25]. - Apparent consumption of steel has slightly declined, with rebar consumption showing a decrease of 5.1% week-on-week [39][47]. - Steel prices are showing signs of strength, with the Myspic comprehensive steel price index increasing by 0.7% week-on-week, indicating improved profit margins for steel producers [66][67]. Summary by Sections Supply - Daily molten iron production has increased, with a capacity utilization rate of 91.6% for blast furnaces, up 1.5 percentage points week-on-week [18][24]. - The report anticipates a reduction in crude steel production as part of ongoing supply-side reforms [4][13]. Inventory - Total steel inventory has decreased by 3.2% week-on-week, with significant reductions in both social and factory inventories [24][25]. Demand - Apparent consumption of the five major steel products has decreased by 2.4% week-on-week, with rebar consumption down 5.1% [39][47]. Raw Materials - Iron ore prices have slightly decreased, with the Platts 62% iron ore price index at $99.2 per ton, down 0.7% week-on-week [55][67]. Prices and Profits - Steel prices have strengthened, with the report indicating improved profit margins for steel producers due to rising prices and reduced costs [66][67].

Core Viewpoint - The article argues that gold is a better long-term investment compared to holding US dollars, especially in the context of global monetary expansion and economic instability [2][3][15]. Group 1: Monetary Policy and Economic Context - Many countries have adopted similar strategies to address economic downturns, primarily through fiscal measures such as issuing debt, which leads to central banks purchasing government bonds and consequently results in monetary expansion [6][9]. - The US Federal Reserve's quantitative easing has resulted in significant debt burdens, with over 60% of its total assets being US Treasury bonds [7][9]. - The general trend of currency devaluation against the US dollar has been observed, with emerging market currencies depreciating by over 90% since the Bretton Woods system collapsed [11][15]. Group 2: Gold as an Investment - The demand for gold as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation has increased, particularly as central banks have been accumulating gold due to concerns over the US dollar's credibility [23][25]. - China's central bank increased its gold reserves by approximately 12.76 tons in March 2025, continuing a trend of accumulation that has seen a total increase of about 56.93 tons since 2024 [25][26]. - Historical data shows that gold prices have experienced significant increases during periods of economic uncertainty, with a notable rise of nearly 30% in the first four months of 2025 [32]. Group 3: Comparison with Bitcoin - Bitcoin, while often touted as a potential replacement for gold, has shown extreme volatility, with prices fluctuating from $742 in November 2016 to a peak of $69,000 in November 2021, highlighting its instability as a currency [17][18]. - Unlike gold, which has a long-standing history as a stable store of value, Bitcoin lacks the same level of stability and is viewed more as a speculative asset [18][20]. Group 4: Global Economic Trends - The article suggests that the world is entering a phase of low growth and high volatility, where gold serves as an appropriate investment due to its properties of value preservation and risk mitigation [21][22]. - The ongoing structural issues in the global economy, including wealth disparity and economic imbalances, are likely to exacerbate the demand for gold as a safe haven asset [22][32].