1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - Short - term monetary policy expectations suppress precious metals, but they remain in a high - level oscillation pattern supported by global central bank gold purchases, COMEX gold inventory reduction, and geopolitical risks. The market focus has shifted to the upcoming US January CPI data, and the inflation path will be the key to pricing Fed policies and precious metal trends in the next stage. Due to the decline of US technology stocks and profit - taking by some investors, precious metal prices dropped. The strategy is to remain on the sidelines for now, with the reference operating range for the main contract of Shanghai gold being 950 - 1100 yuan/gram and that for the main contract of Shanghai silver being 18500 - 21000 yuan/kilogram [3][4] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Quotes - Shanghai gold dropped 2.42% to 1100.96 yuan/gram, and Shanghai silver dropped 1.88% to 19188.00 yuan/kilogram. COMEX gold dropped 3.08% to 4941.40 dollars/ounce, and COMEX silver dropped 10.62% to 75.25 dollars/ounce. The US 10 - year Treasury yield was 4.09%, and the US dollar index was 96.91 [2] - The Thursday plunge of precious metals might be due to the decline of US technology stocks, forcing some investors to close positions to replenish liquidity, combined with CTA trading strategies and profit - taking by investors. The initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending February 7 were 227,000, higher than the expected 222,000. The continuing jobless claims for the week ending January 31 were 1.862 million, slightly higher than the expected 1.85 million. The annualized total number of existing home sales in the US in January was 3.91 million, a month - on - month decrease of 8.4%, which might ease the hawkish market expectations brought by previous non - farm employment data [2] 3.2 Strategy Views - Due to the decline of US technology stocks forcing investors to close positions for replenishment and profit - taking by some investors, precious metal prices dropped. But supported by global central bank gold purchases and geopolitical risks, they are still in a high - level oscillation. The key market game has shifted to Friday's CPI data. Temporarily stay on the sidelines, with the reference operating range for the main contract of Shanghai gold being 950 - 1100 yuan/gram and that for the main contract of Shanghai silver being 18500 - 21000 yuan/kilogram [4] 3.3 Key Data Summary - **Gold**: COMEX gold's closing price (active contract) was 5107.80 dollars/ounce, up 1.19%; trading volume was 125,400 lots, up 23.12%; open interest was 409,700 lots, down 16.13%; inventory was 1080 tons, down 1.40%. LBMA gold's closing price was 5077.85 dollars/ounce, up 0.92%. SHFE gold's closing price (active contract) was 1126.12 yuan/gram, down 0.38%; trading volume was 324,400 lots, up 14.97%; open interest was 302,700 lots, down 0.63%; inventory was 105.07 tons, unchanged; precipitated funds were 5.4533 billion yuan, down 1.01%. AuT + D's closing price was 1122.92 yuan/gram, down 0.14%; trading volume was 24.71 tons, down 14.71%; open interest was 255.19 tons, down 3.12% [7] - **Silver**: COMEX silver's closing price (active contract) was 84.09 dollars/ounce, up 4.35%; open interest was 143,200 lots, down 8.59%; inventory was 11868 tons, down 1.22%. LBMA silver's closing price was 86.10 dollars/ounce, up 4.64%. SHFE silver's closing price (active contract) was 20,626.00 yuan/kilogram, down 1.52%; trading volume was 1,109,100 lots, up 2.31%; open interest was 540,200 lots, down 2.84%; inventory was 349.63 tons, up 2.20%; precipitated funds were 3.0082 billion yuan, down 4.32%. AgT + D's closing price was 19,670.00 yuan/kilogram, down 1.15%; trading volume was 220.35 tons, down 5.23%; open interest was 3143.492 tons, down 1.42% [7] 3.4 ETF Holdings - **Gold**: iShare US's holding was 499.84 tons, up 0.08%; GBS UK's holding was 30.80 tons, down 0.22%; PHAU UK's holding was 54.48 tons, down 0.21%; GOLD UK's holding was 29.92 tons, up 0.04%; SGBS Switzerland's holding was 36.12 tons, unchanged [65] - **Silver**: SLV US's trading volume was 96.4592 million shares, up 29.09%; ETPMAG Australia's holding was 489.86 tons, down 1.18%; PSLV Canada's holding was 6747.30 tons, unchanged; CEF Canada's holding was 1610.16 tons, unchanged [65]

UNFX 12月31日讯 随着年底假期临近，市场参与度下降，美国金融市场周二整体呈现谨慎格局。美联 储最新会议纪要释放出有限鸽派信号，但缺乏新增政策指引，美股主要指数走势分化，道指在低成交量 下小幅下挫，美元则温和走强。 纪要提到，储备余额已降至「充足」水平，适时启动国债购买有助于利率管理，但属于技术性操作，不 意味着政策转向。整体来看，美联储立场更多向中性靠拢，而非开启新一轮快速宽松周期。 总统特朗普在与以色列总统会晤期间，再次批评即将卸任的美联储主席鲍威尔，并威胁法律行动。市场 对此反应有限，交易员普遍将其视为政治噪音，而非直接政策变量。 纪要公布后，美元指数小幅上涨至约98.20，日内涨幅约0.2%，整体仍处于近期低位。年底流动性下 降，市场对纪要内容反应理性。随着新年假期临近，多数市场将休市，汇市短期波动受交投清淡和仓位 调整限制。 总体来看，纪要强化了市场对美联储边际鸽派倾向的认知，但通胀路径尚不明朗，政策空间仍受制约。 在假期流动性低迷下，资产价格以结构性调整为主，市场情绪保持谨慎。 周二晚间，道琼斯工业平均指数下跌约100点，守住48400点附近。标普500指数与纳斯达克指数基本持 平，板块轮动 ...

责任编辑：陈平 12月17日，金价周二小幅上涨，主要受美国11月失业率上升的数据推动，市场认为这将强化美联储未来 降息的预期，并导致美元走软，增强了黄金的吸引力。截至收盘，现货黄金上涨0.2%，报每盎司 4310.21美元。美国黄金期货则微跌0.1%。美元指数跌至两个月低点，同时美国10年期国债收益率小幅 走低，均为金价提供了支撑。市场分析认为，最新的就业报告为美联储提供了更多降息的理由，而低利 率环境通常利好黄金。数据显示，美国11月非农就业岗位虽有所反弹，但失业率从9月的4.4%升至 4.6%，高于经济学家预期。目前利率期货市场预计2026年美联储将累计降息约59个基点。投资者正等 待本周晚些时候公布的美国11月消费者物价指数及个人消费支出物价指数，以进一步确认通胀路径。有 分析师预测，若黄金在2025年收于每盎司4400美元上方，2026年可能有望上探4859至5590美元的区间。 当前盘面来看，维持大原则看涨黄金不变的前提下，继续看黄金在这个周期的调整力度和上涨空间，首 先要强调，在趋势中的上涨空间有多大，这个周期目前的高点是4350，4350破位就看4385，不管是本 周，还是上周的高点都有相对应的 ...

Core Viewpoint - The debate regarding whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September is intensifying, with differing perspectives on the conditions for such a decision [1] Group 1: Conditions for Rate Cuts - The conditions for the Federal Reserve to take action are maturing, as the market misunderstands that the Fed must wait for clear inflation data before cutting rates. Instead, as long as the impact of tariffs on inflation is predictable, the Fed can act sooner [2][4] - Current U.S. real interest rates at 1.63% are significantly above the natural rate of about 1%, indicating a restrictive monetary policy. Economic growth and the job market are showing signs of moderate weakening, with average GDP growth over the past two quarters at approximately 1.5% when excluding tariff-related fluctuations [2][4] Group 2: Tariff Impact on Inflation - The impact of tariffs on inflation is becoming clearer, with recent agreements with multiple trade partners leading to a likely effective tax rate of 15%-16% post-August 1. This suggests a predictable transmission path for tariffs to inflation [4] - The anticipated one-time impact of tariffs is expected to manifest primarily in Q3 and Q4, with year-end CPI projected at 3.3% and core CPI at 3.4% [4] Group 3: Fed's Independence and Decision-Making - The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates due to political pressure from President Trump, as it maintains a commitment to its independence and policy objectives of full employment and stable inflation [7][8] - Recent statements from Fed Chair Powell and other officials indicate a preference for a tightening stance, citing unresolved inflation risks from tariffs and a stable labor market as reasons not to lower rates [7][8]

Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices experienced a collective decline, indicating a subtle shift in market sentiment as investors express concerns over earnings quality and policy outlook [1][3] - The earnings season, which was expected to stabilize the market, has instead triggered increased volatility [1] Company Performance - Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.46%, S&P 500 decreased by 0.30%, and Nasdaq dropped by 0.38% [3] - UnitedHealth Group's earnings forecast fell short of market expectations, leading to a 7.5% drop in its stock price, significantly impacting the Dow [3] - Boeing reported a narrower loss but failed to gain investor confidence, resulting in a 4.4% decline [3] - Merck's stock fell by 1.7% due to the extended pause on HPV vaccine exports to China [3] - UPS shares plummeted by 10.6% after the company refrained from providing full-year guidance, raising concerns about the impact of escalating trade tensions on its business [3] Sector Impact - The consumer goods sector was also affected, with Procter & Gamble's stock down by 0.3% as the market reacted unfavorably to its plans to raise some product prices [4] - The transportation index dropped by 2.3%, marking its largest single-day decline in two months, reflecting a rapid decline in confidence within the transportation and logistics sectors [3] Upcoming Focus - The market's attention will shift to upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies such as Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, which have the potential to influence overall market direction [4] - Despite the potential for strong earnings from these tech giants, broader market caution may persist due to uncertainties surrounding Federal Reserve policy, trade dynamics, and global demand recovery [4] Market Sentiment - Short-term adjustments may signal a preliminary change in market direction, as investors reassess whether previous bullish trends may have masked underlying overheating concerns [4]

Group 1 - The foreign exchange market is experiencing a dichotomy, with the Australian dollar unexpectedly rising amid expectations of an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia, while the Japanese yen continues to weaken under the shadow of US-Japan trade tensions [1][3] - The Australian dollar's strength is attributed to the Reserve Bank of Australia's "dovish yet hawkish" stance, maintaining the cash rate at 3.85% and indicating that inflation risks are balanced, which led to a more than 1% increase against the US dollar [3] - In contrast, the Japanese yen is under pressure due to the announcement of a 25% tariff on Japan and South Korea by President Trump, which has negatively impacted market expectations for Japanese exports and diminished the yen's traditional safe-haven appeal [3][4] Group 2 - The euro has reached a one-year high against the yen, reflecting global investors' preference for currencies from regions with clear economic policies and growth momentum, shifting away from traditional safe havens like the yen [4] - Trump's fluctuating policy stance complicates market expectations, with potential for renewed yen safe-haven attributes if trade tensions escalate or if the Federal Reserve's monetary policy is more dovish than anticipated [4] - The rebound of the Australian dollar and the decline of the yen are seen as structural changes in the currency market, influenced by complex policy signals and global macroeconomic expectations, indicating a prevailing trend of "stronger currencies remaining strong, while weaker currencies struggle" [4]

Core Viewpoint - The Polish central bank committee member Kotecki predicts that the benchmark interest rate may decrease to 4.75% by the end of 2025, with a potential drop to 4.5% if the inflation forecast in November indicates a lower trajectory [1] Summary by Relevant Categories - **Interest Rate Forecast** - The benchmark interest rate is expected to decline to 4.75% by the end of 2025 [1] - If the November inflation forecast shows a lower path, the rate could further decrease to 4.5% [1]