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美元指数跌至3年多来新低
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-27 00:36

Group 1: US Economic Data and Market Reaction - The US GDP for Q1 2025 was revised down to a contraction of 0.5%, indicating a weaker economic outlook than previously estimated [1] - The unexpected widening of the US trade deficit in May, along with a significant drop in exports, reinforces concerns about the sluggish state of the economy [1] - The weak economic data has solidified market expectations for at least two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, leading to a rise in US tech stocks and a collective increase in the three major US stock indices [1] Group 2: European Market Performance - European stock indices showed mixed results, with military stocks leading gains following NATO leaders' agreement to significantly increase defense spending [2] - The UK stock market rose by 0.19%, while the French market saw a slight decline of 0.01%, and the German market increased by 0.64% [2] Group 3: Currency Market Movements - The US dollar index fell to a three-year low, prompting a significant rise in the euro and pound against the dollar, with the euro reaching 1.1721, the highest since September 2021 [3] - The pound appreciated by 0.63%, marking its highest level against the dollar since October 2021, driven by a broader trend of diversification by global central banks and investors [3] Group 4: Commodity Price Changes - International oil prices increased due to a decline in US commercial crude oil inventories, suggesting rising energy demand, alongside support from a weaker dollar [4] - As of the close, light crude oil futures were priced at $65.24 per barrel, up 0.49%, while Brent crude futures settled at $67.73 per barrel, up 0.07% [4] - Gold prices also saw a slight increase, closing at $3348.0 per ounce, up 0.15%, influenced by weak economic data and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts [5]