2021-07-28 由於美國消費者信心在 7 月份超出預期，金價小幅跌破 1,800 美元
Gold price edges down below $1,800 as U.S. consumer confidence beats expectations in July由於美國消費者信心在 7 月份超出預期，金價小幅跌破 1,800 美元
Anna Golubova
Tuesday July 27, 2021
Gold prices ticked down after the U.S. consumer confidence index came in better-than-expected in July.
在美國 7 月消費者信心指數好於預期後，金價小幅下跌。
American consumer confidence index rose to 129.1 in July from June’s upwardly revised reading of 128.9, the U.S. Conference Board reported Tuesday. Economists were expecting to see the index at a reading of 123.9.
美國經濟諮商局週二報告稱，7 月美國消費者信心指數從 6 月向上修正的 128.9 升至 129.1。經濟學家預計該指數為 123.9。
Following the release of the data, gold prices edged down from daily highs, with August Comex gold futures last trading at $1,796.10 an ounce, down 0.17% on the day.
數據公佈後，金價自日內高位小幅回落，8月Comex黃金期貨最新報每盎司1,796.10美元，當日下跌0.17%。
The Present Situation Index, which describes consumers’ views on current business and labor market conditions, advanced to 160.3 from 159.6. At the same time, the Expectations Index, which represents consumers’ short-term outlook on income, business, and labor market conditions, was largely unchanged at 108.4.
描述消費者對當前商業和勞動力市場狀況看法的現狀指數從 159.6 上升至 160.3。與此同時，代表消費者對收入、商業和勞動力市場狀況的短期前景的預期指數基本持平於 108.4。
American consumer confidence remains at the highest level since February 2020, said Lynn Franco, senior director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board.
會議委員會經濟指標高級主管林恩弗蘭科表示，美國消費者信心仍處於 2020 年 2 月以來的最高水平。
"Consumers' appraisal of present-day conditions held steady, suggesting economic growth in Q3 is off to a strong start. Consumers' optimism about the short-term outlook didn't waver, and they continued to expect that business conditions, jobs, and personal financial prospects will improve," Franco said.
“消費者對當前狀況的評估保持穩定，表明第三季度經濟增長開局強勁。消費者對短期前景的樂觀情緒沒有動搖，他們繼續預期商業狀況、就業和個人財務前景將會改善，”佛朗哥說。
In the meantime, short-term inflation expectations somewhat retreated but remained elevated, he added.
他補充說，與此同時，短期通脹預期有所回落，但仍處於高位。
"Spending intentions picked up in July, with a larger percentage of consumers saying they planned to purchase homes, automobiles, and major appliances in the coming months. Thus, consumer spending should continue to support robust economic growth in the second half of 2021," Franco wrote.
“7 月份的支出意向有所回升，更多消費者表示他們計劃在未來幾個月購買房屋、汽車和主要家電。因此，消費者支出應會繼續支持 2021 年下半年的強勁經濟增長，”佛朗哥寫道。
Looking at the labor market, the short-term outlook on jobs was mixed. The proportion expecting more jobs in the months ahead increased to 27.7% from 26.6%, while those anticipating fewer jobs also rose to 16.8% from 15.7%.
從勞動力市場來看，就業的短期前景喜憂參半。預計未來幾個月會有更多工作崗位的比例從 26.6% 上升至 27.7%，而預計未來幾個月工作崗位較少的比例也從 15.7% 上升至 16.8%。
Traders closely watch the consumer optimism survey as it is a potential leading indicator for economic growth. The more optimistic consumers feel, the more likely they are going to spend money and vice versa.
交易員密切關註消費者樂觀調查，因為它是經濟增長的潛在領先指標。消費者感覺越樂觀，他們就越有可能花錢，反之亦然。
Economists said consumer spending on services is also expected to increase in the second half of the year, but new COVID-19 infections pose a risk to this outlook, said CIBC Capital Markets senior economist Katherine Judge.
CIBC Capital Markets 高級經濟學家 Katherine Judge 表示，經濟學家表示，消費者在服務方面的支出預計也將在今年下半年增加，但新的 COVID-19 感染對這一前景構成了風險。
"While spending intentions for autos, homes, and appliances all rose slightly, spending on services is expected to increase ahead, although the rise in new Covid cases presents a downside risk," Judge said.
“雖然汽車、家庭和家電的支出意向均略有上升，但預計未來服務支出將增加，儘管新冠病毒病例的增加存在下行風險，”賈奇說。
By Anna Golubova
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