Group 1 - The price of gold reached a historical high on September 22, with various gold shops pricing gold jewelry at 1090 yuan per gram, while the lowest price was 1045 yuan per gram [1][5] - The investment gold bar price ranged from 852 to 869 yuan per gram, and silver was priced at 9.98 yuan per gram [1][6] - The spot gold market showed strong performance, closing up by 40.26 dollars, a rise of 1.1%, ending at 3684.40 dollars per ounce [1][2] Group 2 - The market is closely watching the upcoming release of the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which is a key inflation indicator [1][2] - A series of important economic data is expected this week, including the September Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), new home sales, durable goods orders, and the final report of the second quarter GDP [1][2] - Gold prices have surged nearly 40% this year, marking the strongest annual increase since the late 1970s [2] Group 3 - Current domestic gold prices are at 840 yuan per gram, while international gold prices are at 3717 dollars per ounce [3] - The international prices for platinum, palladium, and silver are 1429 dollars per ounce, 1181 dollars per ounce, and 43.63 dollars per ounce, respectively [3] Group 4 - Various gold shops in Hong Kong reported gold prices at 40880 HKD per tael, with all major brands showing an increase [8] Group 5 - The gold recycling price today is 827 yuan per gram, with platinum at 303 yuan per gram, palladium at 249 yuan per gram, and silver at 9.13 yuan per gram [7]

Core Insights - The total U.S. federal government debt has surpassed $37 trillion, marking a significant economic concern for the country [1] - The implications of this debt level can be understood through three dimensions: historical comparison, growth rate, and future trends [3] Dimension 1: Historical Comparison - The debt-to-GDP ratio has exceeded post-World War II historical peaks, indicating a severe fiscal situation [3] Dimension 2: Growth Rate - Since the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. federal debt has increased by over $14 trillion, raising concerns about the pace of debt expansion [3] Dimension 3: Future Trends - Projections by the Congressional Budget Office suggest that by 2050, the debt-to-GDP ratio could reach an alarming 160% [3] Economic Impacts of High Debt - High debt levels will significantly increase government interest payment burdens and limit public spending [6] - The sustainability of U.S. government debt is increasingly questioned, leading to a loss of the highest sovereign credit rating from major credit rating agencies [6] - A fundamental loss of confidence in U.S. debt could jeopardize the dollar's status as the world's primary reserve currency [6] Tariff Policy and Debt - Current tariff rates are expected to generate approximately $2.2 trillion in revenue over the next decade, which would only cover about half of the fiscal deficit created by the "Build Back Better" plan [9] - Tariff policies may also lead to higher inflation, hinder economic growth, and disrupt global supply chains [9] Interest Rate Policy Challenges - The current interest expenditure has surpassed defense spending, highlighting the challenges of managing high debt levels [10] - Lowering interest rates could alleviate immediate interest burdens but may not resolve structural fiscal deficits [10] - Prematurely lowering rates before inflation returns to target could damage policy credibility and increase future financing costs [10]

特朗普日前接受媒体采访时表示，他将在本周末前确定一名候选人来填补即将出现的美联储理事空缺席 位，并将可能接替美联储主席鲍威尔的人选缩小至四人。 路透社报道截图 当地时间6日，美国总统特朗普在谈及美联储主席人选时称，已启动面谈程序，可能只剩下了三位候选 人。 特朗普同时提及前美联储理事凯文·沃什与白宫国家经济委员会主任凯文·哈塞特为"两位优秀的凯文"， 但并未透露其余两名人选。市场人士猜测，现任美联储理事克里斯托弗·J·沃勒也是较为热门的候选人。 美联储主席鲍威尔任期将于2026年5月结束，特朗普已多次要求鲍威尔辞职。 中国人民大学经济学院教授王晋斌分析称，当前特朗普对美联储的政治干预，明显倾向于提名政治忠诚 度高、政策理念契合的亲信，特别是支持其降息议程的人选。 编辑丨王洹星 签审丨张晗 康炘冬 降息源于市场普遍担忧的美国财政可持续性问题，在36万亿美元联邦债务和高利率环境下，基准利率每 下调1个百分点就能为政府节省数千亿美元的再融资成本，因此特朗普必将选择能严格贯彻其降息政策 意图的提名人选。 王晋斌同时指出，目前三位候选人各具优势，但最终谁能当选，仍取决于特朗普对经济权力架构的布局 考量。最可能的情形是， ...

Core Points - Trump is expected to announce new appointments for the Federal Reserve Board and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which could reshape his economic policy agenda for the remainder of his term [1] - The resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler creates an opportunity for Trump to appoint a candidate more aligned with his preference for interest rate cuts [2] - The recent firing of Labor Statistics Bureau Chief Erika McEntarfer follows weak non-farm payroll data, raising questions about the integrity of economic data [4][5] Group 1: Federal Reserve Appointments - Trump plans to select a new Federal Reserve Board member and announce a new Labor Statistics Bureau Chief within a few days [1] - The vacancy left by Kugler allows Trump to appoint a board member who aligns with his interest rate policies, potentially influencing the selection of the next Fed Chair [2] - The next Fed Chair's appointment will be strategic, as it may occur before Powell's term ends in May 2026, allowing Trump to position his preferred successor [2] Group 2: Labor Statistics Bureau Changes - The dismissal of McEntarfer has drawn criticism, particularly as she was confirmed with bipartisan support [4][5] - Trump accused McEntarfer of manipulating key economic data without providing evidence, which has raised concerns about the reliability of labor statistics [4] - Recent non-farm payroll data showed a significant drop in job growth, with July's figures at 73,000, the lowest in nine months, and substantial downward revisions for previous months [4]

Group 1 - Silver futures are currently trading above 9421, with an opening at 9300 and a current price of 9435, reflecting a 0.16% increase. The highest price reached was 9447, while the lowest was 9290, indicating a short-term oscillating trend in the market [1] - Analysts suggest that the resistance for silver is at 9447 and the range of 9451 to 9481, while support is near 9300. A drop below 9300 could lead to further declines towards 9100, whereas maintaining above 9300 would likely prevent significant downward movement [5] Group 2 - Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters comes just under a week before the two-day interest rate meeting, with market expectations leaning towards maintaining the current benchmark rate of 4.25%-4.50%. Trump has reiterated his desire for rate cuts to stimulate economic growth [3] - Despite previous threats to dismiss Fed Chair Powell, Trump stated that he sees no need to fire him, which is a surprising shift given their historically contentious relationship [3][4] - Analysts believe Trump's decision to avoid confrontation may be influenced by the current complex political and economic environment, as dismissing Powell could lead to market turmoil and impact Trump's political image [4]

Domestic Gold Market - The overall gold prices in domestic brand stores remained stable compared to last Friday, with Chow Sang Sang experiencing a two-day price increase, reaching 1012 CNY per gram, the highest among gold stores [1] - Shanghai China Gold quoted the lowest price at 969 CNY per gram, resulting in a price difference of 43 CNY per gram between the highest and lowest priced stores [1] - The latest gold prices from various brands are as follows: Lao Miao 1004 CNY, Liu Fu 1008 CNY, Chow Tai Fook 1008 CNY, and others, with no significant changes except for Chow Sang Sang [1] Platinum Prices - Platinum prices rebounded after a significant drop on Saturday, with Chow Sang Sang's platinum jewelry price increasing by 3 CNY to 581 CNY per gram [1] Gold Recycling Prices - The gold recycling price saw a slight increase of 3.3 CNY per gram, with significant price differences among brands: the average recycling price is 765.20 CNY per gram, while Lao Feng Xiang offers the highest at 778.20 CNY [2] International Gold Market - Last Friday, spot gold prices rose, peaking at 3361.05 USD per ounce before closing at 3349.42 USD, marking a 0.31% increase [4] - As of the latest update, spot gold is trading at 3367.69 USD per ounce, reflecting a 0.55% increase [4] - The rise in gold prices is attributed to increased demand for safe-haven assets due to U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine [4] - Concerns over the expanding U.S. debt and potential tariff escalations are expected to continue driving the gold market [4] - Recent U.S. inflation expectations and consumer confidence data have influenced market sentiment, with inflation expectations dropping to 4.4% from a previous 5.0% [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core View of the Report - Fundamental factors show that the import volume of zinc ore at home and abroad is rising, the processing fee of zinc ore is continuously increasing, and the sulfuric acid price has risen significantly, leading to further repair of smelter profits and increased production enthusiasm. New production capacities are being released, and previously overhauled capacities are resuming production, resulting in a faster growth in supply. Currently, the import window is closed, reducing the inflow of imported zinc. On the demand side, the downstream has entered the off - season, and the operating rate of processing enterprises has decreased year - on - year. Recently, zinc prices have been widely adjusted, and downstream buyers mainly purchase at low prices and have a low acceptance of high - priced zinc. Domestic social inventory has increased slightly, and the spot premium is at a low level. Overseas, the LME zinc premium has risen, and inventory has continued to decline, driving up domestic prices. Technically, with a decline in positions, both long and short sides are cautious, and the price is in a range - bound operation. Attention should be paid to the resistance at 22,500. It is recommended to wait and see or conduct range trading [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main Shanghai zinc futures contract is 22,250 yuan/ton, down 130 yuan; the 08 - 09 contract spread of Shanghai zinc is 15 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan. The LME three - month zinc quote is 2,738 US dollars/ton, down 39 US dollars. The total position of Shanghai zinc is 238,274 lots, down 13,815 lots. The net position of the top 20 in Shanghai zinc is 15,052 lots, down 8,302 lots. The Shanghai zinc warehouse receipt is 9,171 tons, up 298 tons. The inventory of the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 49,981 tons (weekly), up 4,617 tons, and the LME inventory is 105,250 tons, down 350 tons [3] 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of 0 zinc on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network is 22,180 yuan/ton, down 250 yuan; the spot price of 1 zinc in the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals Market is 21,850 yuan/ton, down 740 yuan. The basis of the main ZN contract is - 70 yuan/ton, down 120 yuan. The LME zinc premium (0 - 3) is - 0.36 US dollars/ton, down 5.04 US dollars. The arrival price of 50% zinc concentrate in Kunming is 17,080 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan, and the price of 85% - 86% crushed zinc in Shanghai is 15,750 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan [3] 3.3 Upstream Situation - According to WBMS, the zinc supply - demand balance is - 124,700 tons (monthly), down 104,100 tons; according to ILZSG, the zinc supply - demand balance is - 69,100 tons (monthly), up 10,400 tons. The global zinc ore production (monthly) is 1,007,500 tons, down 4,300 tons. The domestic refined zinc production (monthly) is 583,000 tons, up 7,000 tons. The zinc ore import volume (monthly) is 455,900 tons, up 124,900 tons [3] 3.4 Industry Situation - The import volume of refined zinc is 35,156.02 tons (monthly), down 22,615.39 tons, and the export volume of refined zinc is 483.88 tons, up 266.83 tons. The social inventory of zinc is 72,500 tons (weekly), up 2,700 tons [3] 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly production of galvanized sheets is 2.32 million tons, down 130,000 tons, and the monthly sales volume of galvanized sheets is 2.34 million tons, down 120,000 tons. The monthly new housing construction area is 231.8361 million square meters, up 53.4777 million square meters, and the monthly housing completion area is 183.8514 million square meters, up 27.3729 million square meters. The monthly automobile production is 2.642 million vehicles, up 38,000 vehicles, and the monthly air - conditioner production is 19.6788 million units, up 3.4764 million units [3] 3.6 Option Market - The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for zinc is 14.95% (daily), up 0.39 percentage points; the implied volatility of at - the - money put options for zinc is 14.95% (daily), up 0.39 percentage points. The 20 - day historical volatility of at - the - money zinc options is 9.27% (daily), up 1.64 percentage points, and the 60 - day historical volatility of at - the - money zinc options is 13.14% (daily), down 0.06 percentage points [3] 3.7 Industry News - Chicago Fed President Goolsbee said that the latest tariff measures announced by US President Trump have muddled the inflation outlook again, making it more difficult for him to support the interest - rate cut policy strongly advocated by Trump. The central bank stated that the transmission of monetary policy takes time, and the effects of the implemented monetary policy will further emerge. In the next stage, it will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, closely monitor and evaluate the transmission and actual effects of the previously implemented policies, and adjust the intensity and rhythm of policy implementation according to the domestic and international economic and financial situations and financial market operations [3]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2) Core View of the Report The raw - material cost support for stainless steel has weakened due to the increase in Indonesian nickel - iron production despite the higher supply cost caused by the PNBP policy. Steel mills are facing greater cost - inversion pressure and are increasing production cuts. Domestic anti - involution measures may alleviate the oversupply situation, and stainless steel production is expected to decline further. In the demand side, it is the traditional consumption off - season, with increased macro - market uncertainty and export demand pressure. Downstream industries are cautious and pessimistic. The domestic inventory de - stocking is poor, and attention should be paid to the de - stocking effect of subsequent production cuts. Technically, there is a reduction in positions and a divergence between long and short positions. It is expected to have short - term volatile adjustments, and it is recommended to wait and see [2]. 3) Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the stainless - steel futures main contract is 12,715 yuan/ton, with a change of 5. The 08 - 09 contract spread is - 15 yuan/ton, with a change of - 10. - The net long position of the top 20 futures holders is - 10,072 lots, a decrease of 540. The main - contract position is 66,494 lots. - The warehouse receipt quantity is 111,051 tons, unchanged [2]. 现货市场 - The price of 304/2B rolled cut - edge stainless steel in Wuxi is 13,300 yuan/ton, unchanged. The market price of scrap stainless steel 304 in Wuxi is 9,200 yuan/ton, unchanged. - The SS main - contract basis is 205 yuan/ton, a decrease of 5 [2]. Upstream Situation - The monthly electrolytic nickel production is 29,430 tons, an increase of 1,120 tons. The total monthly nickel - iron production is 23,900 metal tons, an increase of 2,200 metal tons. - The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 17,687.58 tons, a decrease of 1,058.97 tons. The monthly import volume of nickel - iron is 848,200 tons, an increase of 31,300 tons. - The SMM1 nickel spot price is 121,750 yuan/ton, a decrease of 400 yuan/ton. The average price of nickel - iron (7 - 10%) nationwide is 900 yuan/nickel point, unchanged. - The monthly Chinese ferrochrome production is 757,800 tons, a decrease of 26,900 tons [2]. 产业情况 - The monthly 300 - series stainless - steel production is 1.7847 million tons, a decrease of 39,600 tons. The weekly total inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 624,400 tons, an increase of 18,500 tons. - The monthly stainless - steel export volume is 458,500 tons, a decrease of 29,500 tons [2]. 下游情况 - The cumulative monthly new housing construction area is 231.8361 million square meters, an increase of 53.4777 million square meters. The monthly output of excavators is 25,800 units, a decrease of 200 units. - The monthly output of medium - and large - sized tractors is 10,400 units, and the monthly output of small tractors is 24,600 units, a decrease of 1,000 units [2]. 行业消息 - Chicago Fed President Goolsbee said that US President Trump's newly announced tariff measures have muddled the inflation outlook, making it more difficult for him to support Trump's advocated interest - rate cut policy. - The central bank stated that the transmission of monetary policy takes time, the effects of the implemented monetary policy will further emerge, and in the next stage, it will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, closely monitor and evaluate the transmission and actual effects of the previously implemented policies, and adjust the policy implementation intensity and rhythm according to domestic and foreign economic and financial situations and financial market operations [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View The report indicates that the resumption progress of tin mines in Myanmar's Wa State has significant uncertainties, and Thailand has banned the transit transportation of tin mines from Myanmar, restricting the import supply of tin mines. The Bisie mine in Congo plans to resume production in phases, and currently, the tin ore processing fees remain at a historical low. On the smelting side, Yunnan is facing a shortage of raw materials and high costs, while Jiangxi's waste recycling system is under pressure, with a low operating rate. On the demand side, after the rush to install photovoltaic equipment, the operating rate of some producers has declined, and the electronics industry has entered a slack season with a strong wait - and - see attitude. Recently, the tin price has fluctuated widely, with downstream buyers purchasing at low prices, the domestic inventory has decreased slightly, and overseas inventory has continued to decline. Technically, there is a divergence between long and short positions at a low - position in the open interest, and the price is adjusting widely within a range. It is recommended to wait and see, with a reference range of 262,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract for Shanghai Tin is 266,720 yuan/ton, up 2,780 yuan; the closing price of the 3 - month LME tin is 33,565 US dollars/ton, up 115 US dollars. - The closing price of the August - September contract for Shanghai Tin is 20 yuan/ton, up 150 yuan; the main contract open interest for Shanghai Tin is 25,204 lots, up 1,054 lots. - The net position of the top 20 futures for Shanghai Tin is 435 lots, down 467 lots; the total LME tin inventory is 1,970 tons, down 45 tons. - The Shanghai Futures Exchange inventory of tin is 7,097 tons, down 101 tons; the LME tin cancelled warrants are 570 tons, down 25 tons. - The Shanghai Futures Exchange tin warrants are 6,605 tons, down 26 tons [3]. 3.2现货市场 - The SMM1 tin spot price is 266,500 yuan/ton, down 200 yuan; the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market 1 tin spot price is 266,180 yuan/ton, down 640 yuan. - The basis of the Shanghai Tin main contract is - 220 yuan/ton, down 2,980 yuan; the LME tin cash - to - 3 - month spread is - 251.8 US dollars/ton, down 274.01 US dollars [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The import volume of tin ore and concentrates is 1.21 million tons, down 0.29 million tons. - The average price of 40% tin concentrates is 254,700 yuan/ton, down 600 yuan; the average price of 60% tin concentrates is 258,700 yuan/ton, down 600 yuan. - The processing fee for 40% tin concentrates by Antaike is 10,500 yuan/ton; the processing fee for 60% tin concentrates by Antaike is 6,500 yuan/ton, unchanged [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly output of refined tin is 1.4 million tons, down 0.16 million tons. - The monthly import volume of refined tin is 3,762.32 tons, up 143.24 tons [3]. 3.5下游情况 - The price of 60A solder bars in Gejiu is 173,330 yuan/ton, unchanged. - The cumulative output of tin - plated sheets (strips) is 160.14 million tons, up 14.45 million tons. - The monthly export volume of tin - plated sheets is 14.07 million tons, down 3.39 million tons [3]. 3.6行业消息 - Chicago Fed President Goolsbee said that US President Trump's newly announced tariff measures have muddled the inflation outlook again, making it more difficult for him to support Trump's strongly advocated interest - rate cut policy. - The central bank stated that the transmission of monetary policy takes time, the effects of the implemented monetary policies will further emerge, and in the next stage, it will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, pay close attention to and evaluate the transmission and actual effects of the previously implemented policies, and adjust the intensity and rhythm of policy implementation according to domestic and foreign economic and financial situations and financial market operations [3]. 3.7重点关注 Today, there is no important news [3].

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell centers around monetary policy, particularly the Fed's reluctance to lower interest rates despite economic pressures [2][4]. Group 1: Federal Reserve's Renovation Controversy - The renovation project of the Federal Reserve headquarters has seen its budget increase from $1.8 billion to $2.5 billion, with a cost overrun of approximately $700 million, leading to criticism from the White House [1]. - The average renovation cost per square foot is reported to be $1,923, which is double the typical cost for federal building renovations [1]. - The White House has raised concerns that the renovation may violate federal laws and has requested a written response from Powell regarding several issues within seven working days [1]. Group 2: Economic Policy Disputes - Trump has consistently pressured the Fed to lower interest rates to support economic growth, especially following the implementation of large tariffs [2]. - The White House's dissatisfaction with the Fed's stance has intensified, with officials accusing the Fed of misjudging inflation and being slow to act [2]. - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin criticized the Fed for failing the American people, suggesting that its bureaucratic approach has led to worse outcomes [2]. Group 3: Inflation and Tariff Impact - Recent data shows that inflation remains moderate, with consumer inflation expectations for the next 12 months holding steady at 3%, alleviating earlier concerns [3]. - Importers had stockpiled goods before tariffs were implemented, which helped mitigate short-term price pressures [3]. - Over half of the surveyed companies reported a decline in profit margins due to tariffs, with over 80% expecting to raise prices in the next six months [3]. Group 4: Future Monetary Policy Outlook - The Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes revealed a split among officials regarding future interest rate paths, with some advocating for preventive rate cuts [4]. - Powell indicated that if summer inflation data significantly underperforms expectations, he would consider lowering rates at an appropriate time [4]. - The market anticipates that the Fed will maintain current interest rates in the upcoming July meeting, which could provoke a stronger reaction from the Trump administration [4].