Group 1: Gold Market - Gold prices rebounded but faced resistance, touching $3370 before closing at $3355.90, with a gain of 0.24% [1] - Market sentiment for gold remained stable despite calls for a 50 basis point rate cut, with only a $20 increase from the opening price [5] - Technical analysis indicates potential downward movement for gold prices, with support levels identified around $3330-3340 and $3315 [18] Group 2: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - Recent comments from Federal Reserve officials suggest a cooling of expectations for rate cuts, with emphasis on reviewing more economic data before making decisions [3] - U.S. Treasury Secretary has called for significant rate cuts, suggesting a 50 basis point cut in September and a total reduction of 150 to 175 basis points [5] - Market expectations for rate cuts are aggressive, with a 93.3% probability of a 25 basis point cut in September and a 64.1% probability of a cumulative 50 basis point cut by October [6] Group 3: Economic Indicators - Economists predict a 2.5% year-over-year increase in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for July, with core PPI expected to rise by 2.9% [10] - A slowdown in industrial prices could increase the likelihood of significant rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, potentially impacting the dollar and boosting gold prices [10] Group 4: Stock Market Outlook - U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 1.04% and the S&P 500 rising 0.32% [2] - Concerns have been raised about a potential market correction, with UBS issuing a rare bearish stance on the U.S. economy and stock market [10]

Group 1 - The pressure exerted by President Trump on government statisticians and private forecasters may create market confusion, leading to short-term volatility suppression but potential future corrections [1][2] - Trump's recent actions include criticizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and dismissing its director, as well as attacking Goldman Sachs for its research on tariffs, indicating a trend of questioning economic data credibility [1][2][3] - The appointment of E.J. Antoni, a controversial economist, to lead the BLS raises concerns about potential biases in economic data collection and reporting, particularly regarding employment and inflation metrics [2][3] Group 2 - The ongoing scrutiny of BLS employment data, which has faced issues like low response rates and significant revisions, highlights the challenges in maintaining accurate economic indicators [2][4] - Trump's attacks on economic forecasts may lead to self-censorship among economists, reducing the diversity of opinions and potentially skewing market perceptions [4][5] - The potential for political bias in official data could result in misleading representations of economic conditions, which may create a false sense of stability in the market [6]

Group 1 - The market is increasingly expecting the Federal Reserve to restart its accommodative monetary policy, with a nearly 95% probability of a rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting on September 17, up from less than 60% a month ago [1] - The U.S. labor market is showing signs of weakness, leading to discussions about further rate cuts, with some advocating for a 50 basis point cut in a single move [1] - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bencet has publicly stated that the Federal Reserve should consider more aggressive easing policies to address economic challenges [1] Group 2 - UBS predicts that the Federal Reserve will officially restart the rate cut process next month, with expectations of 25 basis point cuts at each policy meeting until January 2026, totaling a cumulative reduction of 100 basis points [1] - The shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy environment by the Federal Reserve is expected to support the stock market, high-quality bonds, and safe-haven assets like gold [1] Group 3 - UBS recommends investors to adopt a highly diversified investment portfolio to mitigate market volatility and create conditions for long-term returns [2] - For investors with appropriate risk tolerance and the ability to manage unique risks associated with alternative investments, hedge funds and private markets are also suggested as potential investment channels [2]

行情回顾： 国际黄金周三（8月13日）震荡收涨，开盘价3349.95美元/盎司，最高价3370.80美元/盎司，最低价3342.64美元/ 盎司，收盘价3357.68美元/盎司。 消息面： 芝加哥联储主席古尔斯比周三表示，他无法安心地认为关税不会推高通胀，也不确信美国劳动力市场正在恶化 ——这是部分支持降息的同僚提出的两个理由。但他同时为在9月16-17日美联储政策会议前转变立场敞开大 门，称若就业市场明显恶化，降息将是必然选择；且完全有可能先降息，再根据新数据暂停或逆转政策路径。 古尔斯比表示"今年秋季的所有会议都可能是政策调整的窗口。"他强调需要看到连续数月通胀数据向好，才能 确信通胀正回归2%目标，从而支持降息。他指出，目前仅有两个月的温和数据，而最新CPI数据显示服务通胀 出现令人担忧的上升。就业增长大幅下修可能反映出移民过渡期。就业增长放缓可能只是人口增长放缓的信 号。 美联储博斯蒂克表示，美国就业市场保持在接近充分就业的水平，为美联储提供了避免匆忙做出任何政策调整 的"机会"。博斯蒂克表示，美联储应避免可能给公众带来麻烦的政策波动，并补充称，他"倾向于尽量不这么 做"，等待"事情走向更加明朗"。" ...

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Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle maintains that recent tariffs will significantly impact consumers, predicting that by autumn, consumers will bear approximately two-thirds of the costs associated with these tariffs [1][3][4]. Group 1: Tariff Impact on Consumers - Mericle asserts that if the recent tariffs, such as those imposed in April, follow the same pattern observed in earlier tariffs from February, consumers will shoulder about 67% of the costs by October [1][4]. - As of June, U.S. consumers had already absorbed 22% of the tariff costs, indicating a substantial increase in consumer burden expected in the coming months [4]. - The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which excludes food and energy, is projected to rise to 3.2% by the end of the year, up from a June rate of 2.8%, surpassing the Federal Reserve's target of 2% [4]. Group 2: Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - Despite the anticipated consumer burden from tariffs, Mericle believes that the Federal Reserve will likely proceed with the interest rate cuts requested by President Trump, as the primary concern remains the labor market [3][5]. - The market currently expects the Federal Reserve to implement rate cuts in each of the remaining three meetings this year, following a lackluster July jobs report and revisions to previous employment data [5].

Core Viewpoint - Multiple Wall Street institutions have issued warnings about a potential correction in the U.S. stock market, with UBS taking a notably bearish stance on the U.S. economy, dollar, and equities [2][4]. Group 1: Economic Outlook - UBS predicts a sharp slowdown in U.S. GDP growth from 2.0% in Q2 to 0.9% by Q4, significantly below the consensus estimate of 1% [4]. - Deutsche Bank warns that tariff increases and tightened immigration policies will negatively impact the U.S. economy, raising inflation while weakening growth, with limited room for future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [10][11]. Group 2: Stock Market Predictions - Stifel analysts forecast a potential 14% decline in the S&P 500 index by the end of 2025, with a target of 5500 points [6]. - UBS sets a year-end target for the MSCI global index at 960 points, with a warning of significant downside risks in the near term [4]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Risks - There is a growing concern about retail investor enthusiasm, with retail trading accounting for about 20% of total options trading activity, surpassing levels seen during the "meme stock" frenzy in 2021 [7][8]. - The share of stocks in household financial assets has surged to 36%, the highest level recorded since the 1950s, indicating potential market overheating [7]. Group 4: Inflation and Monetary Policy - Deutsche Bank anticipates that core CPI inflation may rise by approximately 0.5 percentage points due to tariff impacts, which is significantly higher than market consensus [10][11]. - The bank suggests that the current nominal neutral interest rate should be viewed closer to 2.5% rather than 2%, indicating limited room for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [11].

华尔街机构反复调整对美股的预测 当大多华尔街预测者在4月的恐慌性抛售中转向悲观时，摩根士丹利的Michael Wilson和前富国证券策略 师Christopher Harvey却逆势坚守看涨立场。如今，市场证明他们是对的。 自4月抛售潮以来，美国股市几乎无视美国总统唐纳德.特朗普的贸易战所带来的经济风险，反而一路攀 升至历史新高。这一涨势得益于对人工智能技术进步的押注以及低于预期的关税税率。最新一轮上涨的 动力源于一份通胀报告，该报告巩固了美联储将于下个月恢复降息的预期。 标普500指数从4月份的低点上涨了30%，这迫使4月份放弃看涨观点的卖方策略师再次转变立场，上调 预测以跟上很少有人预见到的迅猛涨势。 Roundhill Investments首席执行官Dave Mazza表示："当市场消息转为负面时，人们很容易退缩，但这往 往是纪律最为重要的时候。优秀的策略制定者会相信自己的方法，而非市场的变化无常。而现在，对于 那些没有退缩的人来说，这种纪律显得非常明智。" 与此同时，Wilson将自己的乐观情绪归因于摩根士丹利的一项情绪指标，该指标在4月7日显示出"明显 抛售"的现象，此外，每股收益修正广度大幅回 ...

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新华财经华盛顿8月13日电美国高盛集团日前发布研究报告认为，美国消费者将承担美国关税政策成本 中越来越大的份额。美国总统特朗普12日针对这一观点发文表示，高盛经济学家"应该换人"，集团首席 执行官应该改行做"打碟师（DJ）"。 高盛10日发布的最新报告认为，截至6月美国消费者已承担22%的关税成本。随着越来越多企业转嫁关 税成本，预计到今年10月，美国消费者承担的比例将达到67%。 特朗普12日在社交媒体平台"真实社交"上发文批评高盛首席执行官戴维·所罗门及其经济研究团队，称 其对关税的相关预测"错了"。"大多数情况下，承担这些关税（成本）的根本不是消费者，主要是公司 和政府，其中许多是外国（公司和政府）。" 特朗普在帖文中不点名批评牵头完成上述研究报告的高盛首席经济学家扬·哈丘斯，呼吁高盛"找一个新 的经济学家"，并揶揄曾兼职DJ的所罗门，称"他应该专注于做一个DJ，而不是去经营一家重要金融机 构"。 特朗普近期频繁与经济学界围绕就业、通胀和关税相关数据及研判发生冲突。本月初，特朗普因劳工统 计局最新发布的就业数据显著弱于市场预期而解雇劳工统计局局长埃丽卡·麦肯塔弗。 《华尔街日报》注意到，被特朗普针对的哈 ...