Group 1: Gold Market - Spot gold experienced a significant sell-off, closing down by $44.44, a decline of 1.3%, settling at $3387.22 [1] - As of today, gold continues to decline, hovering around $3363 [1] Group 2: U.S. Stock Market and Economic Indicators - U.S. stock indices opened higher, with the Dow Jones up 1.14%, Nasdaq slightly up by 0.61%, and S&P 500 rising by 0.78% [2] - There is an increasing market expectation for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in 2026, with traders now anticipating a reduction of 76 basis points, up from just 25 basis points in April [5][7] - High-risk appetite among investors is noted, with a confidence index rising from 3.3 to 4.3, the highest level since February [8] - Retail investors purchased approximately $50 billion worth of stocks in the past month, aligning with Barclays' estimates [8] Group 3: U.S. Trade Policy - President Trump announced plans to impose simple tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on most countries, with ongoing negotiations with the EU for lower tariffs if they open their markets [4] - This tariff strategy may create a "negotiation package" template, potentially affecting trade relations with multiple countries [4] Group 4: International Relations and Conflicts - A military clash occurred between Thailand and Cambodia, with both sides confirming the exchange of fire [13] - In Ukraine, significant anti-government protests erupted following a controversial law limiting anti-corruption agency powers, marking the first large-scale protests since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [15] - Russia and Ukraine have initiated a new round of direct negotiations in Istanbul, with previous rounds held in May and June [16]
危机四伏,黄金又跌了!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-24 09:39