DLS MARKETS：美元下跌，黄金飙升，英国降息预期未能兑现

Group 1: Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators - Risk sentiment has declined in Europe, leading to a general drop in stock markets after an initial rise earlier in the week, with UK companies facing downgrades impacting stocks like Haleon, easyJet, and Domino's Pizza [1] - The UK labor market shows signs of weakness, with job vacancies decreasing by 10,000 and an increase in the unemployment rate, indicating a stagnation in employment growth [2] - Despite a stagnant job market, wage growth remains high at 4.8%, although real wage growth adjusted for inflation is only 1%, suggesting a decline in actual income [2][3] Group 2: Interest Rates and Inflation - The UK interest rate futures market does not anticipate significant rate cuts despite the weakening labor market, with expectations of less than one cut by March and slightly over one cut by July [3] - High inflation combined with a weak labor market raises concerns about stagflation in the UK economy, complicating the economic outlook ahead of the budget [3] Group 3: Currency and Commodity Movements - The British pound has appreciated by 0.3% against the US dollar, reaching a two-month high, as the UK economy lacks support for rate cuts [4] - Gold prices have reached a new historical high, driven by a weaker dollar, with mining stocks like Fresnillo leading gains in the FTSE 100 index [6] Group 4: US Market Dynamics - Despite pressure on European markets, US stock indices are expected to rise slightly, with major tech companies like Tesla, Alphabet, and Oracle driving the S&P 500 to new highs [7] - The performance of the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants has significantly influenced the market, with potential risks if the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting does not align with market expectations [7]