Group 1 - The core driving factors for the rise in gold prices during a rate cut cycle are multifaceted, involving economic, financial, and market psychology dimensions [2] - The decline in real interest rates is a key driver for gold valuation, as lower nominal rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding gold, which is a non-yielding asset [3][4] - The classic cost of carry model indicates that gold prices have an inverse relationship with real interest rates, leading to increased marginal demand for gold when real rates fall below a certain threshold [3] Group 2 - The weakening of the dollar's credit during a rate cut cycle typically results in a depreciating dollar index, which directly boosts gold prices due to the pricing effect [4][5] - Emerging market central banks may diversify their reserves by increasing gold holdings to reduce the proportion of USD in their foreign exchange reserves, reflecting a trend of "de-dollarization" [6] Group 3 - Market behavior is reinforced by both speculative and hedging demands, with hedge funds often positioning for long positions in gold futures ahead of rate cut expectations [7] - Increased volatility can trigger algorithmic buying strategies, further driving up gold prices [8] - Concerns about economic downturns lead to preemptive hedging in gold allocations, as rate cuts are often seen as a response to potential recessions [9] Group 4 - The long-term structural support for gold is influenced by financial repression effects, where low interest rates may lead to government debt expansion and concerns about currency devaluation [11] - The global scale of negative yield bonds has surpassed $18 trillion, enhancing the relative attractiveness of gold as a zero-yield asset [12] Group 5 - Historical data shows that in six rate cut cycles since 1970, gold prices have increased by 12%-35% in five instances, with the exception being during the 2007 financial crisis when liquidity issues led to asset sell-offs [13]