In Gold We Trust！ 9月，黄金价格再次成为全球焦点，现货黄金接连突破关键阻力位，一举冲破3600美元/盎司，国内黄金饰品价格也跟着飙升，直逼1070元/克。这场黄金 市场的热潮，到底是短期波动，还是大时代变革的序幕？全球投资者追捧黄金，是降息周期与美元走弱下的理性选择，还是暗含着对美元信用体系的深度 不信任？别急，且听我们慢慢道来： 01 黄金十年大牛市：从预言到现实的超级周期 2024年的黄金市场表现亮眼。以美元计价，黄金全年上涨27.2%；以欧元计价，涨幅更是高达35.6%。进入2025年，这一涨势仍在延续，截至9月9日，现 货黄金从年初的2657美元/盎司一路高涨，冲破3600美元大关，累计上涨近1000美元/盎司，年内涨幅近40%，走出了极为强劲的牛市行情。尤其是最近半 个月，在美联储降息预期等因素推动下，国际金价持续上扬，不断刷新历史高位。更值得关注的是，在所有法定货币计价体系下，黄金都创下了历史新 高，这并非偶然，而是长期趋势的体现。 其实早在2020年，格隆汇研究院就前瞻性地提出"黄金十年"的论断，如今，这一预言正逐步成为现实。在多次年度策略会和中期策略会中，我们反复强 调"大多 ...

Group 1: Gold Market Dynamics - The current gold price surge is referred to as a "re-monetization trend," marking the longest bull market since the dollar decoupled from gold in 1971, with gold prices rising from $1,046 per ounce in December 2015 to a record high of $2,685 per ounce by December 2024 [4][6] - Over the past two years, the primary buyers of gold have shifted from Western ETF retail investors to central banks and sovereign wealth funds, indicating a significant change in market dynamics and pricing mechanisms [4][6] - Central banks have purchased over 1,000 tons of gold annually from 2022 to 2024, a historic high, as they seek to diversify away from dollar reserves and mitigate risks associated with potential sanctions [7][8] Group 2: Bitcoin Market Trends - Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable price increase, soaring from $26,000 in August 2023 to over $122,000 by August 2025, representing a nearly 470% increase in market capitalization from $500 billion to $2.4 trillion [5] Group 3: Global Economic Shifts - The post-World War II dollar system is perceived to be collapsing, prompting countries to seek new anchors for their financial systems, including potential gold-backed digital currencies [6][8] - The share of the dollar in global foreign exchange reserves has decreased from 73% in 2001 to 58% in 2024, while gold's share has increased from 9% to 20%, reflecting a significant shift in reserve asset preferences [8] Group 4: Real Estate Market Changes - The perception of real estate as a safe investment is changing, with properties transitioning from being viewed as wealth amplifiers to financial liabilities, leading to a reevaluation of their investment potential [10][11] - The belief in continuously rising property values is being challenged, as individuals now focus on cash flow and the potential for depreciation rather than solely on price appreciation [12][14]

Core Viewpoint - The stability of the US dollar's reserve share does not contradict the accelerating trend of a multipolar international monetary system, despite recent discussions about "de-dollarization" and the impact of US economic policies [1][11]. Group 1: Dollar Reserve Share Data - As of the end of Q1 this year, the US dollar accounted for 57.74% of global foreign exchange reserves, a slight decrease of 0.05 percentage points from the previous quarter but an increase of 0.46 percentage points from the previous year's low [2]. - The dollar's reserve share has remained below 60% for ten consecutive quarters, marking its lowest level since data collection began in 1999 [11]. Group 2: Foreign Investment in US Securities - In Q1, net inflows of international capital into US securities reached $447.5 billion, significantly higher than the $43 billion net inflow in the same period last year [3]. - Official foreign investment in US Treasury securities totaled $38,356 billion by the end of Q1, with a net purchase of $138.3 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 114% [5]. - The total balance of official foreign investment in four major categories of US securities was $65,671 billion, with a net purchase of $91.5 billion, representing a growth of 15.8% [8]. Group 3: Trends in Other Reserve Currencies - In Q1, the euro, pound, and Swiss franc reserves increased by $58.7 billion, $61 billion, and $68.4 billion respectively, although these increases were lower than the dollar's reserve growth [9]. - The share of non-traditional reserve currencies has risen, with a cumulative increase of 1.84 percentage points from Q1 2022 to Q1 2025, surpassing the decline in the dollar's share [12]. Group 4: Gold as a Reserve Asset - The global gold reserve ratio has increased from 13.8% to 22.7% between Q1 2022 and Q1 2025, indicating a significant shift towards gold as a reserve asset [13]. - By the end of Q1 this year, gold reserves accounted for 20% of global reserve assets, making it the second-largest reserve asset after the dollar [14]. Group 5: Central Bank Attitudes Towards Gold - A recent survey indicated that 95% of central banks expect to continue increasing their gold reserves over the next 12 months, reflecting a growing preference for gold as a hedge against economic and geopolitical uncertainties [15].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles is the significant rise in international gold prices, driven by a global trend of "re-monetization" and geopolitical risks associated with the dollar [2][3][4] - Gold prices have increased by 27% in 2023 and reached a record closing price of $3435 per ounce by June 13, 2024, marking a 111% increase from the low in November 2022 [2] - The acceleration in gold price increases is notable, with the price crossing the $2000 mark in December 2023, just over a year after surpassing $1000 for the first time in 2009 [2] Group 2 - The geopolitical risks highlighted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022 have led to a renewed focus on gold as a reserve asset, with global gold reserves rising to 20% by 2024, surpassing levels seen in 1995 [3] - Central banks have purchased over 3000 tons of gold in the past three years, with annual purchases reaching double the average from 2017 to 2021, significantly contributing to the rise in gold prices [3] - The uncertainty surrounding U.S. policies under the Trump administration, including tariffs and interventions in the Federal Reserve, has led to a decline in the dollar's credibility, further supporting gold price increases [4] Group 3 - Despite temporary relief from tariff measures in May 2024, ongoing concerns about U.S. fiscal deficits and the independence of the Federal Reserve continue to impact the dollar, resulting in a 1.9% decline in the dollar index from May to June [4] - The potential for further increases in gold prices is supported by historical precedents, with gold prices having previously surged during periods of dollar crises [4] - The trend of re-monetization does not imply a return to the gold standard but indicates a shift in asset allocation towards gold among central banks and private investors amid declining dollar credibility [4]