Group 1: Market Reactions to Tariff Increases - The announcement by President Trump to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% has heightened concerns about global economic impacts, leading to significant declines in U.S. stock markets, with the Nasdaq index dropping as much as 1.7% intraday before closing down 0.85% [1] - Asian markets reacted negatively, with South Korean steel stocks falling sharply and Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropping over 1.3% following the tariff news [1] - The German Steel Federation expressed concerns that the U.S. tariff increase would escalate transatlantic trade conflicts and exert significant pressure on the European steel industry [1] Group 2: Commodity Market Movements - The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has intensified market risk aversion, leading to a significant rise in gold and silver prices, driven by a weaker U.S. dollar [2] - The copper market is experiencing upward pressure due to supply constraints, with COMEX copper futures rising over 5% amid ongoing inventory depletion and potential supply shortages [3] - Despite a rise in oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, analysts suggest that OPEC+ production plans may limit the potential for sustained price increases in the oil market [3] Group 3: Future Market Expectations - Analysts predict that after the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, commodities such as copper and gold may open higher, with copper potentially exceeding 80,000 yuan/ton and gold surpassing 780 yuan/gram, although there are risks of pullbacks [4] - The domestic futures market is expected to remain weak due to sluggish domestic demand and uncertainties in external demand, with a focus on upcoming macroeconomic policies that may stimulate growth [4]
端午节假期期间外盘走势分化
Qi Huo Ri Bao Wang·2025-06-02 16:24