Group 1 - The article discusses the significance of gold and silver, highlighting their roles in investment and market dynamics [1] - It features a live broadcast discussing the competition among precious metals, specifically silver, platinum, and gold, to determine which is the superior investment choice [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent regulatory changes in China's precious metals and jewelry industry, specifically the implementation of anti-money laundering measures, and the current state of the gold market amid fluctuating prices and declining consumer demand [1][4][6]. Regulatory Changes - The People's Bank of China has issued new regulations requiring institutions to report cash transactions exceeding 100,000 RMB or equivalent foreign currency within five working days, effective from August 1, 2025 [1]. - Merchants in the Shenzhen Shui Bei gold and jewelry district have not yet received specific notifications regarding the implementation of these regulations, but they anticipate that enforcement will occur soon [1]. Market Conditions - International gold prices have been fluctuating around historical highs, with a notable decline of over 10% from peak levels in late July [4]. - Demand for gold jewelry has decreased in recent months, with one merchant reporting a 15% drop in transaction volume from June to July [4]. - The price of gold jewelry is currently stable between 770 and 790 RMB per gram, but consumer interest has waned, with fewer purchases compared to previous periods [4]. Consumer Behavior - A price threshold of 800 RMB per gram is seen as a critical point that could reignite consumer interest in gold purchases [5]. - The World Gold Council reported a 3% year-on-year increase in global gold demand in Q2 2025, but a significant decline of 14% in gold jewelry consumption, with China and India experiencing drops of 20% and 17%, respectively [5][6]. Future Outlook - The Chinese gold jewelry market may continue to face challenges due to low consumer confidence and high gold prices, although seasonal improvements and potential policy support could provide some relief [6]. - Analysts note that gold prices have risen by 26% in the first half of the year, outperforming many asset classes, suggesting that prices may stabilize within a narrow range in the latter half of the year [6].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - Since late 2022, the continuous uptrend of Shanghai Gold's main contract has been driven by factors such as the risk - aversion and interest - rate cut logics. Recently, with the easing of trade - war risk aversion and the delay of interest - rate cut expectations, precious metals face increased pressure to correct. Gold has been oscillating at a high level after the imposition of reciprocal tariffs, and its risk - aversion value has a more significant impact. Silver, which previously had higher volatility than gold but lower average gains in recent years due to its industrial attributes, has seen consecutive catch - up gains since the second half of the year, with its recent gains exceeding those of gold [6][12]. - Risk - aversion events often trigger market movements, while the long - term trend is jointly determined by the monetary and commodity attributes of precious metals. In recent years, the monetary policies of global central banks have shown significant divergence. The difference in interest - rate cut expectations between non - US currencies and the US is crucial, and the Fed has more room for interest - rate cuts in the later stage. Currently, the market expects the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged in September, with the next possible rate cut in October 2025, and the expected total rate - cut space by the end of the year has dropped to 25 basis points [7][20][23]. - The restructuring of the economic system is driving the reconstruction of the monetary system, and the upward movement of precious metals may continue to be the path of least resistance. The inversion of the 3 - month to 10 - year US Treasury yield spread, which the Fed focuses on, has recently corrected from its high level, reducing the risk of a US economic recession. The US - Europe yield spread is oscillating upwards, while the US - China yield spread has significantly declined. Trade wars have pushed up US inflation expectations, putting the Fed in a dilemma, and the expected real yield of US Treasuries has decreased, reducing the opportunity cost of holding gold [8][42][46]. Summary Based on Relevant Catalogs I. Precious Metals Recent Market Review - Since late 2022, Shanghai Gold's main contract has approximately doubled, with the risk - aversion and interest - rate cut logics jointly driving the trend. Recently, the easing of trade - war risk aversion and the delay of interest - rate cut expectations have increased the correction pressure on precious metals [12]. - After the imposition of reciprocal tariffs, gold has been oscillating at a high level. Compared with the previous two bull markets, the Fed has been more cautious in cutting interest rates during this bull market, and the risk - aversion value of gold has a more significant impact [15]. - Previously, silver had higher volatility than gold, but in recent years, its average gains have been lower than those of gold due to the significant drag of its industrial attributes. Since the second half of the year, silver has seen consecutive catch - up gains, with its gains exceeding those of gold [17]. II. Precious Metals Investment Logic Evolution - Risk - aversion events often trigger market movements, and the long - term trend is jointly determined by the monetary and commodity attributes of precious metals [20]. - In recent years, the monetary policies of global central banks have shown significant divergence. Non - US currencies have a significant impact on precious metals, and the difference in interest - rate cut expectations between non - US currencies and the US is particularly crucial. The Fed has more room for interest - rate cuts in the later stage [23]. - In terms of the comparison of interest rates among major economies, non - US economies cut interest rates faster than the US in the early stage, but recently, the pace of interest - rate cuts in non - US economies has slowed down, and the expected yield spread has declined from its high level [24]. - Currently, the market expects the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged in September, with the next possible rate cut in October 2025, and the expected total rate - cut space by the end of the year has dropped to 25 basis points, which is higher than the June dot - plot [27]. - Comparing the inflation rates of major economies, inflation in major economies has recently rebounded as a whole, and trade wars may bring widespread inflationary pressure [31]. - In terms of the economic growth rates of major economies, the US growth rate has slowed down but remains strong overall, while the growth rates of non - US economies are rising from the bottom [34]. - According to the latest July 2025 IMF economic growth rate forecast, the expected economic growth rates of the US for this year and next year are 1.9% and 2%, respectively, and those of the Eurozone are 1% and 1.2%, respectively. The pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates has been somewhat alleviated [37]. III. Precious Metals Future Trend Outlook - The restructuring of the economic system is driving the reconstruction of the monetary system, and in the medium - to long - term, the upward movement of precious metals may continue to be the path of least resistance [42]. - In the process of "de - dollarization," the proportion of the US dollar in global central bank foreign exchange reserves (stock) and international payments (flow) has decreased, while the proportion of gold has increased significantly. However, the US dollar still maintains a dominant position, and "de - dollarization" is still a long - term process [44]. - The inversion of the 3 - month to 10 - year US Treasury yield spread, which the Fed focuses on, has recently corrected from its high level, reducing the risk of a US economic recession. The US - Europe yield spread is oscillating upwards, while the US - China yield spread has significantly declined [46]. - Trade wars have pushed up US inflation expectations, putting the Fed in a dilemma. The expected real yield of US Treasuries has decreased, reducing the opportunity cost of holding gold. The US dollar index is in a long - term downward trend but still has strong support [48]. - Regarding the risk - aversion attribute of precious metals, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) of the S&P 500 is in an ultra - low range in recent years and has shown recent fluctuations. The uncertainty of US economic policies has remained high since Trump took office [49]. - In terms of the capital side, since the beginning of this year, the net long positions of gold and silver in CFTC holdings have recently decreased overall. The SPDR Gold ETF and iShare Silver ETF have been continuously reducing their positions since 2021, but have shown an increasing trend again since the beginning of this year [52]. - In 2025, the global gold supply is expected to be stable. The demand for gold jewelry is less affected by high gold prices, and there is still potential for private and central bank investment demand [56]. - The World Silver Institute stated in April that due to a 1% decrease in demand and a 2% increase in total supply, the global silver supply - demand gap is expected to narrow by 21% in 2025, dropping to 117.6 million ounces, approximately 3,658 tons [58]. - Most of Trump's policies have not been implemented yet. The policy expectations in the later stage are short - term negative for precious metals. The trade war has reached a stalemate, and the previous positive factors have been reversed [59]. - From a technical analysis perspective, London Gold is expected to be weakly oscillating in the short - term but remains bullish in the medium - to long - term. It is recommended to pay attention to the effectiveness of the resistance at 3,400 (Shanghai Gold's main contract at around 790) and the support at 3,140 (Shanghai Gold's main contract at around 730) [60]. - London Silver is also expected to be weakly oscillating in the short - term but remains bullish in the medium - to long - term. Pay attention to whether it can break through the resistance in the 40 range (Shanghai Silver's main contract at around 9,700) and the effectiveness of the support at 34.8 (Shanghai Silver's main contract at around 8,400) [63]. - The gold - silver ratio is currently at the 8.23% percentile in the past 20 years, with an average value of 70.3990. The expected interest - rate cut is still far off, and the trade war remains uncertain. Anti - involution commodities are under pressure to correct, and the downward trend of the gold - silver ratio has slowed down [66].

Core Viewpoint - Precious metals, including gold and silver, experienced significant declines due to reduced market risk appetite following trade agreements between the U.S. and its partners, leading to heavy selling pressure on these assets [1] Group 1: Market Reactions - Gold prices fell to around $3370 per ounce, while silver saw a short-term decline with a daily drop of 1.00%, falling below the $39 mark [1] - The market's risk aversion diminished as the U.S. reached trade agreements, resulting in decreased attractiveness of precious metals as safe-haven assets [1] Group 2: Trade Agreements - The EU and the U.S. are nearing a trade agreement that would impose a 15% tariff on European imports, similar to a recent agreement between the U.S. and Japan [2] - The EU may accept "reciprocal tariffs" to avoid the threat of increased tariffs from the U.S., which could rise to 30% starting August 1 [2] - Some products, including aircraft, spirits, and medical equipment, may be exempt from tariffs under the new agreement [2] Group 3: Technical Analysis - Gold is struggling to maintain above the $3400 mark, with potential further declines if it breaks below the July 16 high of $3377.17, targeting the $3350-$3330 range [3] - Silver has shown strong performance due to industrial demand and supply shortages, which may indirectly support gold prices [3] - If gold surpasses $3400 per ounce, the next resistance levels are at $3452 and the historical high of $3500; otherwise, it may drop to $3350, with further support at the 20-day and 50-day moving averages [3] Group 4: Silver Market Dynamics - Silver is consolidating below $39.50 after a three-day surge, with a relative strength index around 73, indicating strong bullish momentum but potential overbought conditions [4] - The price has been moving within a defined ascending channel since early April, with significant support levels at $38.45-$38.10 and further down at the 21-day moving average of $37.59 [4] - The 50-day moving average at $36.20 provides a solid support level, reinforcing the broader upward trend in silver prices [4]

Group 1: Gold Market - Gold prices remained stable around $3354, following a 0.35% increase last Friday due to a weaker dollar and ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties that boosted demand for safe-haven assets [1] - The decline of the dollar index by 0.5% made gold cheaper for buyers holding other currencies, potentially increasing its appeal [1] Group 2: U.S. Dollar and Inflation - The U.S. dollar fell against the euro last Friday but maintained weekly gains as investors assessed expectations regarding Federal Reserve policies amid signs that tariffs might increase inflationary pressures [3] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that inflation is expected to rise this summer due to tariff policies, which delayed expectations for potential interest rate cuts [3] Group 3: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - Federal funds futures traders anticipate a total of 46 basis points in rate cuts by the end of the year, likely consisting of two 25 basis point cuts, with the first expected in September [4] - Chicago Fed President Goolsbee expressed caution regarding the inflationary impact of tariffs but maintained that the U.S. economy is in good shape, suggesting significant rate cuts within the next 12 months [3][4] Group 4: Trade Negotiations - Ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and the EU are facing challenges, with the U.S. aiming for nearly comprehensive tariffs on EU goods, while the EU seeks to continue negotiations to resolve the impasse before the August 1 deadline [4] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary indicated potential for a "good agreement" with Japan, while discussions with Indonesia regarding a new trade deal are still in progress [4] Group 5: Stock Market Performance - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices have reached new highs in recent weeks, as investor sentiment regarding the impact of Trump's tariff threats has become more complex, with reduced fears about the potential damage to the U.S. economy [5] - This week is viewed as a critical period for assessing how Trump's economic policies will affect the broader economy, with key focus on Powell's speech and the European Central Bank's decisions [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The delay in the expected timing of the Fed's interest rate cuts, the easing of geopolitical risks, the expected expansion of the US fiscal deficit, and the continuous gold purchases by central banks around the world may cause precious metal prices to weaken first and then strengthen. It is recommended that investors mainly lay out long positions on dips. [4] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Global Central Bank Policies and Economic Data - The US Senate's "Great Beauty" bill was passed, raising the debt ceiling to $5 trillion, and the fiscal deficit may expand by over $3 trillion. The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in July is almost zero, but the expected timing of interest rate cuts remains in September/October/December. [3] - The European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points in June, lowering the deposit mechanism rate to 2%. The market expects the European Central Bank to cut interest rates 1 - 2 times by the end of 2025. [3] - The Bank of England cut the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% in May. The market expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates 2 - 3 times by the end of 2025. [3] - The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points in January, raising the benchmark interest rate to 0.5%. It may start to reduce the quarterly government bond purchase scale from 400 billion yen to 200 billion yen in April 2026. There is still an expectation of an interest rate hike by the end of 2025. [4] 3.2 US Debt and Financial Market Conditions - The US unpaid public debt totaled $36.58 trillion and increased compared to last week. The debt ceiling will be raised by $5 trillion in the next decade, and the fiscal deficit may increase by $3.4 trillion. [7] - As of July 2, the Fed's bank reserve balance was $3.26 trillion, a decrease from last week; the overnight reverse repurchase agreement scale was $631.1 billion, an increase from last week; and the US Treasury cash account was $372.2 billion, an increase from last week. [10] - The Fed's rediscount (seasonal) loans to commercial banks increased compared to last week. [11] - The New York Fed's survey showed that consumers' one - year inflation expectation in June decreased to 3%. However, the expected expansion of tax cuts and fiscal deficits by the Trump administration, combined with the Fed's future interest rate cut expectations, have raised the medium - and long - term inflation expectations in the US. [16] - The US medium - and long - term Treasury yields increased. The difference between the yields of long - term and medium - and short - term Treasuries also increased. [18][24] - The US OFR financial stress index decreased compared to last week. [27] - The weekly rate of loans and leases of US commercial banks decreased. [31] - The annual rate of the US Redbook commercial retail sales index was 5.90%, indicating that the US consumer industry remained prosperous. [36] - The fixed mortgage rates for 15 - year and 30 - year terms in the US decreased compared to last week, causing the US MBA mortgage application activity index to increase. The number of new and existing home sales in the US in May decreased compared to the previous month. [39] - The number of initial jobless claims in the US was 233,000, lower than expected and the previous value, but still within a reasonable range. The number of continued jobless claims was 1.964 million, higher than expected but lower than the previous value, indicating a weakening demand for labor in the US job market. [43] 3.3 International Exchange Rates and Bond Yield Spreads - The difference in yields between US and German 10 - year Treasuries increased. [47] - The exchange rates of the euro and the pound against the US dollar began to decline. [49] 3.4 Precious Metal Market Conditions - The volatility index of US gold ETFs decreased. [53] - The ratio of non - commercial long to short positions in COMEX gold futures increased. The holdings of SPDR gold ETF decreased compared to last week. [56][58] - The total inventory of COMEX and SHFE gold decreased compared to last week. [60] - The domestic gold futures (spot) price premium was higher than the 75th percentile of the past five years (higher than the 50th percentile of the past five years and basically within a reasonable range). It is recommended that investors temporarily wait and see for arbitrage opportunities between domestic and foreign gold. [67] - The basis between London and COMEX gold was positive and basically within a reasonable range, while the basis between the gold exchange and SHFE was negative and at a relatively low level. It is recommended that investors pay attention to the arbitrage opportunity of lightly testing long positions in the SHFE gold basis at low prices in the short term. [70] - The spreads between near - and far - month contracts of COMEX and SHFE gold were negative and basically within a reasonable range. It is recommended that investors temporarily wait and see for arbitrage opportunities in the monthly spreads of SHFE gold. [74] - The ratio of non - commercial long to short positions in COMEX silver futures increased. The holdings of iShare silver ETF increased compared to last week. [76][78] - The total inventory of COMEX, SHFE, and SGE silver decreased compared to last week. [80] - The domestic silver futures (spot) price was between the 50th - 75th percentiles of the past five years and basically within a reasonable range. It is recommended that investors temporarily wait and see for arbitrage opportunities between domestic and foreign silver. [86] - The basis of COMEX silver was negative and basically within a reasonable range, while the basis of Shanghai silver was negative and at a relatively low level. It is recommended that investors pay attention to the arbitrage opportunity of lightly testing long positions in the SHFE silver basis at low prices in the short term. [90] - The spreads between near - and far - month contracts of COMEX and Shanghai silver were negative and basically within a reasonable range. It is recommended that investors temporarily wait and see for arbitrage opportunities in the near - and far - month spreads of SHFE silver. [94] - The "gold - to - silver ratio" in London LME and US COMEX (SHFE) was slightly lower than the 90th percentile of the past five years. It is recommended that investors pay attention to the arbitrage opportunity of lightly testing short positions in the "gold - to - silver ratio" at high prices in the short term. [97] - The "gold - to - oil ratio" and "gold - to - copper ratio" in London and the US (Shanghai) were far higher than the 90th percentile of the past five years. It is recommended that investors pay attention to the arbitrage opportunity of lightly testing short positions in the "gold - to - oil ratio" and "gold - to - copper ratio" at high prices in the short term. [101]

Core Viewpoint - The global market is focusing on the next round of precious metal trends, with expectations that both gold and silver prices will continue to rise due to structural economic risks and ongoing expansionary fiscal policies in the U.S. [1] Group 1: Gold and Silver Market Dynamics - Gold prices are stabilizing above $3,300 per ounce, while silver is fluctuating above $36, indicating potential for further gains [1] - Ryan McIntyre from Sprott highlights increased attention on silver due to its recovering industrial demand and a declining gold-silver ratio, suggesting silver has room for a rebound [3] - The gold-silver ratio has decreased from over 100 in April to below 92, indicating silver's potential for price recovery [3] Group 2: Macroeconomic Factors - The U.S. fiscal deficit is a fundamental macro backdrop supporting gold and silver prices, with federal debt surpassing $37 trillion and a new budget proposal expected to add $3 trillion in deficits over the next decade [4] - Concerns over the long-term stability of the dollar are rising as the U.S. government continues to run large deficits relative to GDP, prompting a shift of capital from equities to hard assets like gold and silver [4] - Key drivers for rising gold prices include dollar depreciation, rising inflation expectations, and global liquidity excess [4] Group 3: Economic Data and Inflation - Recent U.S. non-farm payroll data exceeded expectations, but the divergence between wage growth and inflation trends has led to a reassessment of "stagflation" risks [5] - Gold is viewed as a natural hedge against inflation, with its price support becoming more solid amid ongoing inflation expectations [5] - Silver, with over 60% of its demand coming from industrial sectors, is expected to benefit from the recovery in industries such as renewable energy and electric vehicles [5] Group 4: Legislative Impact on Industrial Metals - The recent "Big and Beautiful" legislation in the U.S. significantly increases fiscal support for clean energy, manufacturing, and semiconductors, which will enhance demand for industrial metals like silver, copper, and platinum [6] - Silver's critical role in the photovoltaic industry is gaining market attention due to this legislative push [6] Group 5: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that gold prices may stabilize above $3,300 per ounce while silver could experience a rebound, with gold maintaining its strategic position in investment portfolios and silver serving as a tactical investment tool [8] - Key variables to monitor include Federal Reserve policy direction, U.S. inflation and employment data, global fiscal conditions, geopolitical risks, and changes in consumption and industrial cycles [8] Group 6: Investment Sentiment - The market is entering a slow bull phase driven by structural capital flows, with gold being the preferred choice due to its reserve asset attributes, while silver's dual financial and industrial characteristics present greater elasticity [9] - In the context of rising fiscal deficits, inflation risks, and complex economic data trends, both gold and silver are becoming critical options for investor asset allocation, with silver potentially emerging as a "dark horse" in the next precious metal rally [9]

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of American precious metals companies has declined in pre-market trading due to gold prices falling to a one-month low [1] Group 1 - The decline in stock prices is directly linked to the drop in gold prices, indicating a strong correlation between the two [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the international gold price is under pressure due to reduced market risk aversion following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, with gold prices falling approximately 1.5% this week [1] - The easing of geopolitical risks has boosted market risk appetite, which continued into the trading session on Friday, supported by positive news regarding U.S.-China trade framework discussions [1] - Despite the recent decline, gold prices have increased over 25% this year, remaining close to historical highs, with geopolitical and trade uncertainties providing significant support [1] Group 2 - Global central banks are continuously increasing their gold reserves, and expectations of the Federal Reserve potentially restarting loose monetary policy are important factors supporting gold prices [2] - As a non-yielding asset, gold holds greater allocation value in a low-interest-rate environment, with current spot gold prices around $3,330 per ounce, down approximately 0.5% on the day [2] - Palladium has shown strong performance this week with a cumulative increase of about 10%, while platinum prices have continued to rise after reaching a multi-year high [2]

Core Insights - The article analyzes the supply and demand dynamics of precious metals, specifically gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, to determine which metal is the most valuable in the current market [1] Group 1: Supply and Demand Analysis - Gold remains the most sought-after precious metal, driven by its status as a safe-haven asset and its demand in jewelry and investment sectors [1] - Silver is experiencing increased industrial demand, particularly in electronics and solar panels, which is contributing to its price stability [1] - Platinum's demand is primarily influenced by the automotive industry, particularly for catalytic converters, while palladium has seen a surge in demand due to stricter emissions regulations [1] Group 2: Market Trends - The article highlights that gold prices have shown resilience, with fluctuations primarily influenced by geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns [1] - Silver prices have been more volatile, reflecting its dual role as both an industrial metal and an investment asset [1] - Platinum and palladium prices are expected to remain high due to ongoing supply constraints and increasing demand from the automotive sector [1]