Group 1 - The intensifying geopolitical risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions have led to a significant increase in gold prices, reaching a four-week high at $3,377, up 2.70% [3][5] - Trump announced an increase in steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, effective June 4, which has contributed to heightened global market tensions and a decline in U.S. stock markets [3][4] - The ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed mixed signals, with a slight decline to 48.5 in May, indicating a deterioration in business activity, while the prices index remained in the expansion zone at 69.4% [8] Group 2 - The U.S. dollar index fell by 0.72% to 98.71, contributing to the surge in gold prices [7] - U.S. Treasury yields are rising, with the 10-year yield increasing nearly 6 basis points to 4.458%, which may influence investor behavior towards gold [8] - The market anticipates a potential easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, with traders expecting a reduction of 51 basis points by year-end [8]
由于地缘政治和关税担忧加剧,美元疲软,金价上涨
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-03 08:25