纽约金价17日下跌

Core Points - The most active gold futures for December 2025 fell by $30.5 to $3694.6 per ounce, a decline of 0.82% [1] - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00% to 4.25%, marking the first rate cut of 2025 and following three cuts in 2024 [1] - The Fed's statement indicated that future adjustments to the federal funds rate will be carefully evaluated based on subsequent data and changing economic outlooks [1] - The Fed projected a median U.S. GDP growth rate of 1.6% for this year, with 1.8% and 1.9% for 2026 and 2027, respectively, which is an increase from previous forecasts [1] - The median unemployment rate is expected to be 4.5% in 2025, 4.4% in 2026, and 4.3% in 2027, slightly lower than prior predictions [1] Economic Outlook - The median forecast for the appropriate level of the federal funds rate is 3.6% by the end of this year, 3.4% by the end of 2026, and 3.1% by the end of 2027 [2] - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stated that lowering rates would assist the struggling labor market, where some individuals are currently having difficulty finding jobs [2] Inflation Concerns - Powell acknowledged that the focus of the meeting was entirely on the labor market, stating that there is "no risk-free path" [3] - Concerns were raised about tariffs implemented during the Trump administration potentially continuing to drive up commodity prices through the remainder of this year and into 2026, although the overall impact on economic activity and inflation remains to be seen [3] Silver Market - The December silver futures price dropped by $0.922 to $41.995 per ounce, a decline of 2.15% [4]