【环球时报驻英国特约记者 陈川 环球时报记者 李萌 环球时报特约记者 于文】据英国《泰晤士报》报道，英国首相斯塔默本周将率团访华，"首相办公室计 划组织一个约60人的代表团，预计他们将于周二（27日）启程"。这将是自2018年2月特雷莎·梅访华后，英国首相时隔8年访问中国，各方高度关注。路透社 称，英国政府最高级别的官员将和斯塔默一起访华，表明政府对此次访问的重视程度。知情人士透露，斯塔默访华期间，英国和中国将重启"黄金时代"的商 业对话，预计两国一些大型企业的高管将参与其中。上海外国语大学上海全球治理与区域国别研究院英国研究中心智库研究员李冠杰25日对《环球时报》记 者表示，斯塔默此次访华被普遍视为关键节点，可为未来两三年的中英关系"定调"。 "斯塔默认为，前几任首相不去中国是失职。"《观察家报》引述唐宁街10号消息人士的话称，中国是英国重要贸易伙伴，拥有超过14亿人口，是一个值得拓 展的巨大市场。其他国家领导人纷纷前往北京：加拿大总理卡尼本月初访问了中国，法国总统马克龙去年12月曾到访，下个月将轮到德国总理默茨。自特雷 莎·梅2018年初访华以来，马克龙已访问中国3次，德国领导人访华4次。 据《观察家报》 ...

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Group 1 - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange reported that in the first half of the year, banks accumulated foreign exchange settlement of 82,135 billion yuan and foreign exchange sales of 83,950 billion yuan, indicating a stable foreign exchange market with strong resilience and vitality, outperforming market expectations [1] - In the first half of the year, there was a net inflow of cross-border funds of 127.3 billion USD from non-bank sectors, and foreign capital net increased holdings of domestic stocks and funds by 10.1 billion USD, reversing the net reduction trend of the past two years, with expectations for gradual increases in foreign allocation of RMB assets [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security reported that as of the end of June, the number of participants in basic pension, unemployment, and work injury insurance reached 1.071 billion, 245 million, and 300 million respectively, all showing stable growth year-on-year [4] - The Central Huijin Investment Co. has significantly increased its holdings in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with a total subscription of over 200 billion yuan in the second quarter, aligning its strategic layout with policy guidance to stabilize market expectations and attract long-term capital [4] Group 3 - JD.com launched a "Dish Partner" recruitment plan, offering 1 billion yuan in cash to find partners for 1,000 signature dishes, with a guaranteed dividend of 1 million yuan for each dish [7] - Meituan announced the official launch of the "Ten Thousand Brands" plan, providing traffic support, customized services, and brand support for 10,000 well-known catering brands, with over 5,000 brands already participating [8]

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in gold prices, surpassing $3,400 per ounce, is attributed to rising uncertainty in global trade and the weakening of the US dollar and bond yields, leading to increased safe-haven demand for gold [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Gold's price increase is seen as a systematic response to global macroeconomic instability rather than a temporary fluctuation, with expectations of failed US-EU trade negotiations acting as a micro trigger [2][4]. - The Federal Reserve's potential changes and speculation about its restructuring are contributing to market uncertainty, which is favorable for gold [2][3]. - The demand for gold is shifting from being primarily driven by the US dollar's fundamentals to being influenced by global economic differentiation and trust issues among countries [2][4]. Group 2: Central Bank Behavior - Central banks are increasingly purchasing gold as a proactive response to the instability of foreign currencies, with significant growth in gold demand from central banks, particularly in emerging markets [5][6]. - The global central bank gold purchasing trend is expected to continue, with many central banks still having low gold reserves relative to their foreign exchange reserves, indicating room for growth [5][6]. - The structural demand for gold from central banks is seen as a long-term trend, with the current low allocation of gold in reserves suggesting substantial future increases [6][8]. Group 3: Future Projections - Analysts predict that gold prices could reach between $3,600 and $4,500 per ounce in the medium to long term, driven by systemic changes in the global monetary structure and increasing distrust in the dollar [7][8]. - The transition of gold from an inflation hedge to a systemic protection asset reflects a significant shift in its valuation logic, with expectations of continued price increases as global credit systems are reassessed [7][9]. - The long-term bullish outlook for gold is supported by multiple structural factors, including the reconfiguration of the global monetary trust structure and the ongoing trend of de-dollarization among emerging market central banks [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant surge in gold prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and shifts in the global monetary system, indicating the dawn of a "golden era" for the asset class [6][8]. Group 1: Gold Price Movement - On May 22, spot gold prices rose to over $3,340 per ounce, marking a new high since May 9, with a daily increase of 0.78% [1][2]. - Hong Kong-listed gold stocks saw substantial gains, with companies like Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining rising over 5% [2]. Group 2: Market Predictions - UBS predicts that gold prices could reach $3,500 per ounce by the end of the year, with potential highs of $3,800 per ounce under certain scenarios [2]. - Goldman Sachs forecasts gold prices to be $3,700 per ounce by the end of 2025 and $4,000 per ounce by mid-2026, based on the delayed interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and a slight economic recession impact [6][8]. Group 3: Underlying Factors - The recent surge in gold prices is attributed to three main factors: the U.S. dollar's credit crisis, the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and the structural cracks in the U.S. credit system [6][7]. - The loss of the last AAA rating for the U.S. has raised concerns about the dollar's status as a global reserve currency, increasing demand for gold as a "non-sovereign credit asset" [6][7]. Group 4: Long-term Outlook - The long-term bull market for gold is expected to be supported by a supply-demand imbalance, with global gold production growth at only 1% and continued central bank purchases [8]. - Historical data suggests that during periods of stagflation, gold has provided significant returns, indicating a potential repeat of this scenario in the coming years [8].

将投中网设为"星标⭐"，第一时间收获最新推送 与上一代投资解法有什么不同？ 整理丨 张楠 来源丨 投中网 投中峰会前超级投资家中，一位圈内 " 老炮儿 " 认为， VC 一定会有下一个黄金时代，而且比之前的更伟大。 我们好奇的是，在股权投资行业剧烈分化的时代，新星投资人如何看待自己所经历的黄金时代？还会坚定地认为，有下一个黄金时代在等待他们吗？在 上一个黄金时代到下一个黄金时代的过程中，投资人的身份会发生什么样的迁移和变化？面对分化，他们又将拿出什么理性或感性的工具应对？又与上 一代投资解法有什么不同？ 在由投中信息、投中网共同主办的 " 第 19 届中国投资年会 · 年度峰会 " 上， 联想之星合伙人高天垚、峰瑞资本合伙人马睿、东方富海合伙人唐睿 德、心资本合伙人吴炳见、东方嘉富执行总经理郑格、保利资本股权投资部负责人朱峰 ，就"投资人身份的时代新解"议题展开深度对话，既有对过往 周期的复盘，也有对未来趋势的前瞻，勾勒出新星投资人面对时代剧烈变化的轮廓和线条。 高天垚 认为自己有幸赶上了 AI 时代，联想之星也投了 100 多个 AI 项目。当前， AI 进入能力与场景迭代阶段，太"热"了所以才引发不少争议 ...