加拿大皇家 银行资本市场驻澳大利亚和新西兰首席经济学家王素林说，美联储的政治化在最近几个月 愈演愈烈，加剧了美国较高的风险溢价，而预算赤字和债务不断上升、政府难以预测、投资者正在重新 评估美元敞口，都加剧了这种溢价。尽管库克事态发展的条件反射性反应对国债的前端收益率略有正面 影响，但如果在特朗普政府的胁迫下，美联储最终妥协，在通胀居高不下的背景下降息，这种情况将不 会持续下去。 ...

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Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Short - term: The dollar index is in a weak and volatile pattern, which is positive for gold prices. However, if the US - Russia negotiation makes substantial progress, it may put downward pressure on gold prices. In the short - term, it is recommended to wait and see [2]. - Medium - term: Factors such as the inflation rebound risk due to tariffs, the expectation of the Fed's loose policy, the damage to the US dollar's credit, and the resilient demand for central bank gold purchases still provide strong support. The bullish logic remains intact, pushing up the central price of gold. In the medium - to - long - term, it is recommended to buy on dips. The target range for the Shanghai Gold 2510 contract is 770 - 800 yuan/gram, and for the Shanghai Silver 2510 contract is 9200 - 9400 yuan/kilogram [2]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Data - **Futures Market**: The closing price of the Shanghai Gold main contract is 777.72 yuan/gram, up 1.68 yuan; the closing price of the Shanghai Silver main contract is 9300 yuan/kilogram, up 113 yuan. The positions of the main contracts and the net positions of the top 20 have different changes, and the gold warehouse receipts remain unchanged while the silver warehouse receipts decrease by 16,111 kilograms [2]. - **Spot Market**: The Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network's gold spot price is 773.7 yuan/gram, down 0.3 yuan; the silver spot price is 9200 yuan/kilogram, up 66 yuan. The basis of the Shanghai Gold main contract is - 4.02 yuan/gram, down 1.98 yuan; the basis of the Shanghai Silver main contract is - 100 yuan/kilogram, down 47 yuan [2]. - **Supply and Demand**: Gold ETF holdings remain unchanged, and silver ETF holdings increase by 40.96 tons. The non - commercial net positions of gold and silver in CFTC have different changes. The quarterly total supply and demand of gold both increase by about 54.8 tons. The annual total supply of silver is 987.8 million troy ounces, down 21.4 million troy ounces, and the global annual demand is 1195 million ounces, down 47.4 million ounces [2]. - **Option Market**: The historical and implied volatilities of gold options have different changes, with the 20 - day historical volatility of gold up 0.1% and the 40 - day historical volatility down 0.18% [2]. 3.2 Industry News - US tariff revenue reached a new high in July, but the budget deficit still expanded. The tariff revenue in July soared to $28 billion, a year - on - year increase of 273%, and the budget deficit reached $291 billion, a 10% increase year - on - year [2]. - US President Trump urged the Fed to cut interest rates again and threatened to sue Fed Chairman Powell. US Treasury Secretary called on the Fed to cut interest rates by 50 basis points in September [2]. - Affected by the market's expectation of interest rate cuts, the US dollar index weakened, the Shanghai gold price recovered, and the silver price continued to rebound strongly. The year - on - year growth rate of US CPI in July was lower than expected [2]. - According to CME's "FedWatch", the probability that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged in September is 6.6%, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point cut is 93.4% [2].

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights that the U.S. tariff revenue reached a record high of $28 billion in July, marking a year-on-year increase of 273% [1] - For the first ten months of the fiscal year, the budget deficit stands at $1.63 trillion [1] - After adjusting for calendar differences, the budget deficit for July was $291 billion, which is a 10% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - Treasury Secretary Becerra indicated that total tariff revenue for the year 2025 could reach $300 billion, with the possibility of being even higher in 2026 [1]

Group 1 - The UK's budget deficit has risen to £20.7 billion ($27.9 billion), an increase of £6.6 billion compared to the same period last year, significantly exceeding market expectations of £17.5 billion [1] - The surge in debt interest payments is a primary factor contributing to the increased budget deficit, raising concerns about potential tax hikes to stabilize public finances [1] - Following the report, UK government bonds experienced a decline, with the yield on 10-year government bonds rising by 3 basis points to 4.63%, outpacing declines in German and US bonds [1]

Group 1 - Concerns over France's ability to control budget deficits are rising, potentially diminishing investor interest in the euro [1][3] - The euro fell to a one-month low against the dollar, influenced by a radical deficit reduction plan proposed by the French minority government [1][3] - The political and fiscal challenges facing France are seen as a "ticking time bomb" affecting EU market sentiment [1] Group 2 - The proposed €43.8 billion (approximately $50.9 billion) deficit reduction plan could lead to the government's collapse due to a lack of parliamentary majority [3] - The euro is hovering around 1.16 against the dollar, with potential to drop to 1.15 if U.S. economic data weakens expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts [3] - French OAT bond yields are currently the highest in the eurozone, reflecting ongoing political risks and a persistent risk premium [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing severity of the U.S. budget deficit and its potential to lead to a debt crisis, particularly highlighting the issues surrounding student loans and government spending [1][5][11]. Group 1: Budget Deficit and Debt Crisis - Jared Bernstein, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, has shifted from a "dove" to a "hawk" stance on budget deficits, acknowledging that the situation has worsened [2][3]. - Bernstein emphasizes the relationship between economic growth and debt interest rates, citing that if GDP growth exceeds debt interest rates, the government can sustain budget deficits [3][6]. - The number of Americans with federal student loan debt has increased from 21 million to 45 million between 2000 and 2020, with total debt rising from $387 billion to $1.8 trillion, indicating a significant growth in financial burden [5][12]. Group 2: Government Spending and Economic Policies - Bernstein notes that the cost of U.S. debt has historically not been burdensome, but recent changes have led to a convergence of debt costs and economic growth rates, raising concerns about debt sustainability [6][7]. - The article mentions that the Biden administration's spending has contributed to a substantial increase in debt, although Bernstein does not directly address this issue [8][12]. - Bernstein suggests that Congress should establish "red lines" and mandatory fiscal responses to prevent a debt crisis, as interest payments on debt are projected to exceed spending on Medicare and defense [11]. Group 3: Future Projections and Economic Impact - Goldman Sachs reports that the current budget deficit is unsustainable, with the debt-to-GDP ratio nearing post-World War II highs, and the trajectory of debt and interest payments as a percentage of GDP is expected to steepen [13][12]. - The article highlights that Trump's tax cuts and spending policies are anticipated to result in trillions of dollars in additional deficits over the coming years [12].

Group 1 - The French government aims to reduce the budget deficit to 2.8% of GDP by 2029, in line with existing commitments [1]

Group 1 - The Romanian government is making efforts to control the budget deficit for 2025 to close to 8% [1]

Core Viewpoint - Steve Eisman, known for his success during the 2008 financial crisis, expresses fatigue over discussions regarding U.S. debt, suggesting that the budget deficit may not be a significant issue and that the market has not lost confidence in U.S. fiscal health [2][3] Group 1: U.S. Debt and Market Sentiment - Eisman believes that the current noise around U.S. debt is driven by those trying to replicate his past success in shorting the housing market [2] - He emphasizes that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has been directionless since 2022, indicating stable market confidence in U.S. fiscal conditions [2] - Eisman argues that U.S. Treasury bonds have no substitutes, which diminishes the relevance of discussions surrounding the budget deficit [2] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Investment Outlook - Despite his past reputation for bearish bets, Eisman has adopted a more optimistic outlook in recent years, reducing risk in his investment portfolio while remaining bullish on the market due to factors like artificial intelligence [3] - The demand for U.S. Treasuries remains strong, as evidenced by recent successful auctions, suggesting continued investor interest in these securities as safe-haven assets [2]