市场资讯及洞察

Markets are navigating a familiar mix of macro and event risk with China growth signals, US inflation updates, central-bank guidance and earnings that will help confirm whether the growth narrative is broadening or narrowing.
At a glance
- China: Q4 GDP + December activity + PBOC decision
- US: PCE inflation (date per current BEA schedule)
- Japan: BOJ decision (JPY/carry sensitivity)
- Earnings: tech, industrials, energy, materials in focus
- Gold: near record highs (yields/USD/geopolitics watch)
Geopolitics remain fluid. Any escalation could shift risk sentiment quickly and produce price action that diverges from current baselines.
China
- China Q4 GDP: Monday, 19 January at 1:00 pm (AEDT)
- Retail sales: Monday, 19 January at 1:00 pm (AEDT)
- PBOC policy decision: Monday, 19 January at 12.30 pm (AEDT)
China’s Q4 GDP and December activity data, together with the PBOC decision, will shape expectations for China's growth momentum and the durability of policy support.
Market impact
- Commodity-linked FX: AUD and NZD may react if growth expectations or the policy tone shifts.
- Equities: The Shanghai Composite, Hang Seng and ASX 200 could respond to any change in how investors view demand and stimulus traction.
- Commodities: Industrial metals and oil may move on any reassessment of China-linked demand.
US
- PCE Inflation: Friday, 23 January at 2:00 am (AEDT)
- PSI: Friday, 23 January at 2:00 am (AEDT)
- S&P Flash (PMI): Saturday, 24 January at 1:45 am (AEDT)
- Netflix: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 8:00 am (AEDT)
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge and a key input for rate expectations and (by extension) Treasury yields, the USD, and growth stocks. Markets are likely to focus on whether the reading changes the inflation path that is currently priced, rather than simply matching consensus.
Market impact
- USD: May move if rate expectations shift, particularly against JPY and EUR.
- US equities: Growth and small caps, including the Nasdaq and Russell 2000, may be sensitive if the data or interpretation challenge the current rate outlook.
- Gold futures: May be influenced indirectly via moves in Treasury yields and the USD.
Japan
Key reports
- Inflation: Friday, 23 January at 10:30 am (AEDT)
- Bank of Japan (BoJ) Interest Rate Meeting: Friday, 23 January at ~2:00 pm (AEDT)
Markets will focus on what the BOJ signals about inflation, wages and the policy path. A shift in tone can move JPY quickly and flow through to broader risk via carry positioning.
Market impact:
- JPY/USD pairs and crosses: Pairs are sensitive to any guidance change and the USD/JPY has broken above 158, but the move could reverse if the BOJ strikes a more hawkish tone.
- Japan equities and global sentiment: Could react if the dynamics shift.
- Broader risk assets: May be influenced via moves in the USD and volatility conditions.
US earnings
- Netflix: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 8:00 am (AEDT)
- Johnson & Johnson: Wednesday, 21 January at 10:20 pm (AEDT)
- Intel Corporation: Thursday, 22 January at 8:00 am (AEDT)
A busy week of US earnings is expected with large-cap names across multiple sectors reporting. Early results and, importantly, forward guidance may help clarify whether growth is broadening or becoming more selective.
With the S&P 500 close to the psychological 7,000 level, earnings could be a catalyst for a fresh test of highs or a pullback if guidance disappoints.
Market impact
- Upside scenario: Results that exceed expectations and are supported by steady guidance could support sector and broader market sentiment.
- Downside scenario: Cautious guidance, particularly on margins and capex, could weigh on individual names and spill into broader indices if it becomes a repeated message.
- Read-through: Early reporters in each sector may influence expectations for related stocks, especially where peers have not yet provided updated guidance.
- Bottom line: This is a week where the market may trade the forward picture more than the rear-view numbers. The key is whether guidance supports the idea of broad, durable growth, or whether it points to a more selective backdrop as 2026 unfolds.
Gold
Continued strength in gold may support gold equities and gold-linked ETFs relative to the broader market but geopolitical developments and policy uncertainty may influence demand for defensive assets.
A sustained reversal in gold could be interpreted by some market participants as a sign of improved risk confidence. The driver set matters, especially whether the move is led by yields, USD strength, or a fade in event risk.


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近日,自从鲍威尔出席美国国会参议院金融、住房和城市事务委员会听证会,并发表关于美联储货币政策的发言后,美联储的货币政策再次成为市场关注的焦点。鲍威尔表示通胀压力开始缓解,并且经济和劳动力市场都在稳步向好发展,所以美国现在并不急于继续降息,反而可以静观其变,留给经济一些自我调节的时间。今年以来,美国经济表现强劲,就业市场稳健。尽管通胀已经较高点明显回落,但仍然高于美联储设定的2%目标。纽约联储主席约翰·威廉姆斯近期在讲话中表示,当前的货币政策“处于合适的位置”,有助于在维持经济增长的同时实现通胀目标,尽管这可能需要一点时间。这一表态,再加上鲍威尔2月11日的发言,显示出美联储认为暂时没有必要急于采取进一步宽松措施,也不急于调整当前利率水平。市场对于年内降息的期待可能需要重新权衡。这些表态让市场对美联储未来的行动变得更加谨慎。

不过,并非所有人都认同美联储目前的立场。前美国财政部长劳伦斯·萨默斯近日警告称,通胀可能并未完全受到控制,甚至存在卷土重来的风险。他指出,就业市场仍然紧张,工资增长加快,再加上美国政府最新的关税政策,价格压力可能再次爆发。如果通胀再次加速,美联储不仅不会降息,甚至可能需要重新考虑加息的可能性。同样,阿波罗全球管理公司首席经济学家托斯滕·斯洛克也表达了类似担忧。他认为,如果经济增长继续保持强劲,而通胀回落的速度低于预期,那么市场可能需要为更长时间的高利率做好准备,而不是期待短期内的货币宽松。事实上,美联储在政策决策上始终面临多方面的考量。过去一年里,市场上的各大机构普遍押注美联储将在2025年继续降息,理由是经济增速可能放缓,劳动力市场趋向平衡,通胀进一步降温。然而,实际情况并没有如市场预期那样发展。最新数据显示,美国经济增长依然强劲,劳动力市场依旧紧俏,消费者支出也没有出现大幅下滑的迹象。另一方面,市场预期与美联储政策意图的错位也在加剧金融市场的波动。此前,市场普遍预计美联储将在三月份开始第一次降息,但近期美联储官员的表态让这一预期发生了变化,市场利率定价也随之调整,导致债券市场和股市出现波动。美债收益率一度回升,反映出投资者对于未来利率走向的不确定性正在上升。与此同时,美元指数的强势表现也进一步影响了市场情绪。受美联储可能维持高利率更长时间的预期支撑,美元兑主要货币在近期持续走强,而黄金市场也在避险情绪的推动下创下新高。这一系列市场反应表明,投资者正在重新审视未来全球经济环境,并相应调整投资策略。

未来,美联储的政策走向将主要取决于经济数据的变化。如果未来几个月的就业市场继续保持强劲,而通胀回落的速度依然缓慢,美联储可能会推迟降息甚至考虑维持当前利率更长时间。而如果经济增长开始放缓,或者通胀出现更大幅度的下降,那么降息的可能性将重新被提上日程。免责声明:GO Markets 分析师或外部发言人提供的信息基于其独立分析或个人经验。所表达的观点或交易风格仅代表其个人;并不代表 GO Markets 的观点或立场。联系方式:墨尔本 03 8658 0603悉尼 02 9188 0418中国地区(中文) 400 120 8537中国地区(英文) +248 4 671 903作者:Yoyo Ma | GO Markets 墨尔本中文部


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随着AI技术的突破、硬件性能的提升以及供应链的逐步成熟,人形机器人商业化进程正在加速。2025年被广泛认为是“人形机器人元年”,产业链的投资机会主要集中在核心零部件、AI与软件、以及整机制造三大领域。核心零部件:确定性最高的投资方向人形机器人对精密控制、电源续航和环境感知要求极高,核心零部件的技术壁垒较高,并且部分领域已相对成熟。目前整机成本依然较高,短期内仍将处于B端(工厂、物流)试点阶段,因此,零部件供应商的投资确定性最高,类似于新能源汽车产业早期的锂电池、IGBT等供应链机会。在电池领域,宁德时代最早可能于本月或下月初递交香港上市申请,若其2024年财报显示电池业务增长超预期,或将带来短线交易机会。相关公司:
- 伺服电机:绿的谐波(A股)、汇川技术(A股)、埃斯顿(A股)
- 传感器:奥比中光(A股)、四方光电(A股)、禾赛科技(美股)
- 电池:宁德时代(A股)、比亚迪(A股)、特斯拉(美股)

AI与软件:短期核心受益者智能化是人形机器人的核心,而大模型、计算机视觉和自然语言处理等AI技术将在其中发挥关键作用。其中,AI算力是机器人智能化的基础,因此,算力提供商(如英伟达)和大模型公司(如微软、百度)将成为短期内最直接的受益者。市场关注的焦点在于英伟达预计于2月26日公布的财报,AI芯片的订单量可能刺激短期涨势,为投资者提供短线交易机会。相关公司:
- AI芯片:英伟达(美股)、寒武纪(A股)
- 大模型:OpenAI(微软投资)、百度(A股/HK)、谷歌DeepMind
- 机器人操作系统:华为(HMS+昇思MindSpore)、达闼科技(HK)

整机制造:长线投资布局目前,人形机器人仍处于产业发展的早期阶段,整机端仍处于前期研发+试点阶段,具备量产能力的公司数量有限。但如果小米的CyberOne机器人有新进展,短线可能爆发;此外,如果特斯拉的Optimus能如马斯克所说将成本降至2万美元,C端市场(家政、陪护)将有爆发潜力。此外,优必选的IPO概念和人形机器人主题,也容易受到市场资金的追捧。相关公司:
- 海外:特斯拉(美股)、Boston Dynamics(软银/现代)
- 国内:小米(A股/HK)、优必选(HK)、傅利叶智能(未上市)

投资策略:短期、中期与长期展望
- 短期:首选AI算力(如英伟达)及核心零部件供应商,关注宁德时代财报带来的交易机会。
- 中期:关注人形机器人制造商,特别是从工业机器人转型到人形机器人的公司,如汇川技术、埃斯顿。
- 长期:关注机器人在家政、医疗、安防等服务行业的应用,以及生态软件与AI交互技术的发展。
总结来说,2025年或将成为人形机器人产业的拐点,而AI、核心零部件和制造商的投资逻辑正在逐步清晰。短期内,AI算力和核心零部件供应商受益最大,中期则关注整机制造商的进展,长期则需观察机器人能否在C端市场形成规模化应用。免责声明:GO Markets 分析师或外部发言人提供的信息基于其独立分析或个人经验。所表达的观点或交易风格仅代表其个人;并不代表 GO Markets 的观点或立场。联系方式:墨尔本 03 8658 0603悉尼 02 9188 0418中国地区(中文) 400 120 8537中国地区(英文) +248 4 671 903作者:Sylvia Qin | GO Markets 悉尼中文部


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随着特朗普重新执掌白宫,在短短1周内他宣布了一系列和之前拜登政府截然相反的政策。从军事,外交,内政,移民以及外贸上全面主动出击,并且频繁使用了一个他颇为擅长的技术方法:极限施压。这个中文词汇最早出现在2019年中美贸易战的官方新闻稿里。当时中方的新闻稿提到了美国使用了极限施压的方法希望迫使中国可以调整到符合美国期望的贸易条款里。所谓极限施压,其实英文叫做maximum pressure。顾名思义,就是在某个领域(通常是外交领域)给予对手最大程度的压力,以测试对方底线,以及达成自己最大的利益。

特朗普看似经常大放厥词,说一些不靠谱的话,其实很多时候,这些发言和发在社交媒体的惊人言论都是经过其背后团队精心策划的。例如在之前针对加沙地区的停火协议,以及针对伊朗的核武器等问题上,特朗普使用几乎直接威胁的方式明确警告了对手,而在针对加拿大,墨西哥和中国的关税问题上,特朗普也使用了极限施压的办法:先扔出准备最高加税50%的惊人言论,给与对方极大的心理压力,之后等真正实施的时候,却从10%开始测试对手,如果得不到有效回应,则会继续提高压力阀。其实这种策略,和我们平时我们玩的扎金花或德州游戏很相似。特朗普就类似于一个有着巨大资金背景的玩家,加入他带啦1万现金,那其他玩家可能就只有几百或最多一千现金。而特朗普实施的极限施压,就类似于上手就是500下注,或者直接20倍不看牌蒙一把。500,对他来说只是二十分之一,而对其他对手来说,可能就是全部身家。在这种严重不对等的情况下,对手不但会面临巨大的压力,而且很容易会因为压力巨大的而出现纰漏或错误。而实力雄厚的玩家则可以因此抓住机会而继续进攻。这种策略虽然非常不地道,但是不得不承认,不但在牌桌上有效,在外交领域也同样奏效。

可以预见,在未来很长一段时间里,特朗普都将会充分利用美国的经济,军事优势地位来最大程度给予对手极限施压,以最大程度为美国谋利。今天我们要来说的是更加直接的问题:美国目前的政策下,对中国,对澳洲的影响是什么?其实在回答这个问题之前,我们只需要知道两个信息:美国是中国最大的出口买家客户。美国是澳洲前5大出口买家客户。而中国又是澳洲最大的出口客户。这个三角恋关系是不是有点复杂?如果用一句话来总结的话就是:美国加关税,中国和澳洲都会有损失,而中国经济受到影响,又会对澳洲产生更大影响。在特朗普上任后,美国已经开始了针对中国加拿大等几个国家的商品征收10%的关税,而中国也反击征收美国部分商品10-15%的关税,接着上周末,特朗普又宣布针对所有出口到美国的钢铁和铝征收额外25%的关税,不限出口国,是所有进入美国的钢材和铝。大家要知道,目前全世界钢材出口排名最前面的就是中国,印度和日本。而其中中国的钢材出口量几乎是第二位到第九位的总和。所以,美国的钢材关税,其实最大影响的还是中国。

然后,小学数学题来了,既然中国是全世界最大的钢材出口国,那现在如果因为美国加关税而出口少了,会有什么影响?是不是有可能不需要生产这么多?那生产钢铁的原材料是什么?——铁矿石。而谁又是最大的铁矿石供应商?——澳洲所以,虽然澳洲并不是前10大钢材出口国。但是澳洲却是给中国供应最多铁矿石的国家。所以如果中国的钢材产量因此而减少,那对于澳洲铁矿石的需求量自然也会相应下降。

而澳元在国际市场被称为(大宗)商品货币,也意味着,如果澳洲的铁矿石价格和出口量受到影响,不但会直接影响澳洲的经济,也会同样使得澳元长期承受巨大压力。那有没有转机呢?当然有。但是主动权从来就不在澳洲,而在中美手里。如果在2025年,中美之间可以暂时再次达成某种协议,即使不是长期的,也会在短期内帮助澳元反弹。但是如果中美无法达成协议,而两个各自不断增加针对对方的关税,那就意味着中国的损失会更大,而一旦外界对中国未来经济前景发生负面看法,那将会更加刺激原本已经在重压之下的澳元。但是大家不用太过于沮丧。毕竟中国经济体量极大,即使开始放缓,也会依然以惯性向前滑行很长一段时间。因此即便钢铁出口量真的下降了,为了保证就业和GDP,中国也会出台其他政策来维持最起码的经济增长。因此虽然澳洲不可能再出口以前这么多的铁矿石了,但是如果以总量来计算,依然会远超10年之前。我的观点还是那句话:中美大和解,则澳洲经济和澳元大赢,中美短暂和解,则澳洲经济和澳元短期反弹,中美继续吵架加关税,那澳洲经济可能还可以靠增加移民多撑几年,但是澳元则肯定会继续一路向南。免责声明:GO Markets 分析师或外部发言人提供的信息基于其独立分析或个人经验。所表达的观点或交易风格仅代表其个人;并不代表 GO Markets 的观点或立场。联系方式:墨尔本 03 8658 0603悉尼 02 9188 0418中国地区(中文) 400 120 8537中国地区(英文) +248 4 671 903作者:Mike Huang | GO Markets 销售总监


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上周非农大幅低于预期,失业率下降,前值上修,整体上强化了美联储继续观望不降息的预期,因此并未对股市构成利好,但也没有太大利空。由于特朗普称本周将推出对等关税政策,且适用于所有国家,美股周五普跌,目前突变的关税政策签动着市场走向。本周美国最新CPI和PPI数据即将公布,CPI预期持平上月,也没有对股市形成利好。上半周鲍威尔将出席参众两院听证会作工作报告,其态度也将影响市场走向。在大法官叫停DOGE在财政股查阅权限后,马斯克再放大招,称财政部每年向未知名人士发放超一千亿美元福利金,耶伦很可能要翻车。

本周美股有以上消息影响叠加财报继续深入,大方向预计依然难以上行。周五普跌后,板块优势进一步体现,部分AI应用继续强势,核技术逆势上涨,比特币概念保持稳健。TEM周四下跌后周五迅速反弹超6%,周涨20%逼近前高,从技术面看有望继续上行。PLTR先涨后跌收下微弱下跌。特斯拉破位下跌,马斯克的各种揭黑幕树敌行为令特斯拉股东不安,自己也立下了遗嘱。核电概念中核技术几乎没有持续回调,LEU财报喜人暴涨33%,OKLO涨超16%,SMR涨超11%,美国铀矿股也有一定上涨,但国际铀价再度回落,铀矿股依然处于横盘整理趋势,美国的电力供应未来寄托在核技术突破上。美元指数依然围绕108展开震荡,金价也保持在2860平台,恐慌有些许上行,周一或将继续上涨,周一美股也有望重演前几周的跌势,原油则在周五走出小幅上行,整体涨幅却不大。外汇方面日元走强,美日被压制在152之下,澳日也未能重回95大关。澳美回落0.4%,美元人民币冲上7.31。免责声明:GO Markets 分析师或外部发言人提供的信息基于其独立分析或个人经验。所表达的观点或交易风格仅代表其个人;并不代表 GO Markets 的观点或立场。联系方式:墨尔本 03 8658 0603悉尼 02 9188 0418中国地区(中文) 400 120 8537中国地区(英文) +248 4 671 903作者:Xavier Zhang | GO Markets 高级分析师


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近期,全球黄金市场掀起了一股强劲的上涨潮,现货黄金价格一度来到2870美元/盎司,创下历史新高。黄金作为全球市场上最重要的避险资产之一,黄金的价格波动往往反映出市场对全球经济、货币政策和地缘政治的预期。此次黄金大涨的背后,既有全球贸易紧张局势、各国央行购金潮的推动,也离不开投资者对未来市场不确定性的避险需求。那么,金价为何屡创新高?未来还能继续上涨吗?

首先,黄金的上涨与全球经济局势密切相关。近期,美国总统特朗普再度发起新一轮贸易关税政策,宣布对中国进口商品加征10%的关税,并计划对墨西哥和加拿大部分商品征收25%的关税,尽管目前对于北美国家的关税被暂缓,但市场仍然弥漫着不安情绪。中美贸易摩擦长期未能彻底缓解,市场对全球供应链可能受到进一步冲击的担忧加剧,这促使资金向避险资产黄金转移。与此同时,地缘政治的不稳定性也为金价上涨提供了动力。中东局势持续紧张,欧洲政治动荡,以及全球范围内的多重不确定性,都增加了市场对黄金作为“避险港湾”的需求。无论是投资者的避险情绪,还是各国央行对自身外汇储备的调整,黄金的保值属性在动荡时期愈发凸显。除了市场的避险需求,各国央行的购金行为也成为本轮金价上涨的重要推手。数据显示,2024年全球央行购金总量超过1000吨,连续三年保持在历史高位。新兴市场国家尤其青睐黄金,以减少对美元的依赖,优化外汇储备结构。2025年开年,多个国家的央行仍在持续增加黄金储备,为金价提供了坚实支撑。

央行大规模购金不仅体现出黄金在国际储备资产中的重要性,也释放出全球市场对美元信用体系长期可持续性的疑虑。随着全球货币体系的不稳定性增加,黄金的储备价值在各国央行眼中愈发重要,而这也直接推高了市场的实际需求。除了央行购金,黄金ETF(交易型开放式基金)的资金流入也进一步推高了金价。2024年,全球黄金ETF持仓量大幅增长,2025年初这一趋势仍在延续。全球主要黄金ETF基金的净流入量创下2020年以来的新高,反映出机构投资者对黄金的强烈兴趣。高盛和花旗等投行纷纷上调金价预期,高盛最新预测显示,2026年金价可能突破3000美元/盎司,而花旗的短期目标价为三个月内达到3000美元。在此背景下,市场对美联储的货币政策走向尤为敏感。如果美联储在2025年中期启动降息,美元指数可能走弱,进一步推高金价。然而,如果美联储继续保持紧缩政策,黄金的涨势可能会受到一定程度的抑制。尽管黄金价格不断刷新纪录,但市场仍存在分歧,一些分析师认为金价可能进入超买状态,未来涨势可能放缓。但总体来看,黄金市场的多重利好因素依然存在,未来走势将主要取决于前文我们也提到过的几个关键因素:首先,美联储的货币政策仍是影响黄金价格的核心变量。当前市场对美联储降息的预期仍存分歧,如果美联储在2025年下半年转向宽松政策,黄金可能迎来进一步上涨。然而,如果美国经济数据保持强劲,通胀顽固,美联储可能会推迟降息,黄金的涨幅可能受到抑制。其次,全球经济增长和地缘政治环境将影响市场避险情绪。若贸易摩擦升级、地缘冲突加剧,黄金将继续受到避险资金的追捧。然而,如果全球经济恢复稳定,避险需求下降,金价可能面临调整压力。此外就是各国央行的购金趋势将继续左右黄金市场。新兴市场国家如果进一步增加黄金储备,金价将得到支撑;反之,若央行购金步伐放缓,市场对黄金的需求可能下降。对于我们投资者而言,当前黄金市场仍具备较强的吸引力,但需要密切关注市场动态,合理配置资产。短期来看,市场避险情绪仍较浓厚,黄金的上涨趋势可能持续。但从长期来看,我们应该考虑根据美联储政策、通胀走势和全球经济环境调整投资策略。免责声明:GO Markets 分析师或外部发言人提供的信息基于其独立分析或个人经验。所表达的观点或交易风格仅代表其个人;并不代表 GO Markets 的观点或立场。联系方式:墨尔本 03 8658 0603悉尼 02 9188 0418中国地区(中文) 400 120 8537中国地区(英文) +248 4 671 903作者:Yoyo Ma | GO Markets 墨尔本中文部


We will keep on returning to the thematics of 2025 every single time they appear. Already two out of the five themes for this year have been the biggest movers of markets, and we expect this thing to continue throughout. Make no mistake, as in indices and FX traders, we're going to have to accept that volatility is going to grow from this point, something that we should embrace.
Clearly Washington and Beijing are going to be the main impactors geopolitically, While the US dollar, crude and gold will be the markets most likely to see movement that will attract us as traders. Which brings me to thematic 1 of 2025 nationalism. It is going to be the theme that keeps on giving this year, because clearly the president sees tariffs and the nationalisation of the US economy as the future of US growth and economic management.
We have waited to comment over what might transpire in markets around tariffs but is it now being official and with the US over the weekend announced that tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China will take effect on Tuesday, February 4, only for this to be held off for 30 days for Mexico and Canada due to ‘constructive changes from sovereign nations’. We need to highlight something every telling in what was originally proposed in the tariffs. “Imports from Mexico and Canada (excluding energy products) will face a 25% tariff, while Canadian energy products and all imports from China will be subject to a 10% tariff.” We can’t highlight enough how much crude is going to be a pawn in all trade war mongering going forward. The fact that the administration excluded Canadian energy products from the 25% tariff does show that the President is aware that adversely impacting one of the biggest consumption products in the US will be highly detrimental to POTUS personal standing.
It is something the administration is aware of and will do whatever it can to mitigate a core product increasing in price. However this also shows its hand – the retaliation from China is a 10% tariffs on US LNG coal and crude products. This hits the US where it hurts most, most will forget the US is the largest exporter of oil on the planet.
It just gets blurred when we look at OPEC as a whole and the fact that this cartel produces 21 to 23% of the world's global oil supplies. China doesn't have to play by the same rules as the US. It can get around its tariffs by going to nations such as Venezuela, something most in the West can't do.
Leaving the US with less trade revenue, a core product that appears more expensive to Chinese consumers that will inevitably look to other options and the dream of using tariffs to fund personal income tax cuts in tatters. But it's more than that too, in the words of the late great Milton Friedman: ‘tariffs are tax on the consumer not on the sovereign.” The upside risks to inflation in the coming months are growing by the day. The Fed has signed as much and now so has the market.
Which brings us to gold, the astronomical rise that we have seen in the price of gold over the last three to four weeks shows very clearly the inflation risk markets now see. The question we keep getting is how high can gold actually go? And add to this the chart shows that gold has actually broken through most resistance levels and is now trading in uncharted levels and making new highs daily.
It's not hard to see why, should tariffs on Canada and Mexico persist beyond a week or two, food and energy prices in headline inflation data could be affected relatively quickly. Indicators like daily retail gas prices and weekly food prices may provide early signals of the impact on headline CPI for February. Next Monday’s inflation report may actually be the first reading to show the effects of proposed tariffs and explain almost exclusively the capital that is flowing into gold.
For those out there looking to estimate how much tariffs would impact US CPI. Here is a previous estimate from the market around a 25% tariff on Canadian oil. A 25% tariff could push headline CPI up by approximately 0.2 percentage points alone with the broader tariffs pushing the upper-bound estimate by as much as 0.8 percentage points.
Approximately 10% of all US consumer spending involves imported goods, either directly or indirectly. With 25% of total imports facing a 25% tariff and approximately 17% subject to a 10% tariff, the potential inflationary impact is notable. Add to this the indirect effects we have already seen such as retaliatory tariffs or further trade tensions, add uncertainty.
These could and will push inflation expectations higher, posing a greater inflationary risk. Secondly, prolonged tariffs might also slow growth and employment - something indices traders will be very very aware of and considering the valuation of the S&P 500 and the like this is a concern. In short semantic 1 of nationalism is becoming an absolute core player in 2025 and opportunities and risks are presenting themselves readily.
As traders we need to be ready to take every opportunity that we can.