Group 1: Precious Metals Market - Silver prices surged, breaking the $50 per ounce mark for the first time, with a year-to-date increase of 73% [1] - Gold prices fell over 2%, dropping below $3960 per ounce, a decline of nearly $100 from recent highs [1] - As of the latest update, gold was priced at $3976.38 per ounce and silver at $49.04 per ounce [1] Group 2: Oil Market - WTI crude oil futures fell by 1.66%, closing at $61.51 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures dropped by 1.55% to $65.22 per barrel [6] - A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was approved, which may impact oil market dynamics due to geopolitical stability [6] Group 3: U.S. Economic Policy - Federal Reserve Chairman Powell emphasized the importance of community banks but did not comment on current economic conditions or monetary policy [7] - New York Fed President John Williams expressed support for further interest rate cuts within the year to mitigate risks of a labor market slowdown [7] Group 4: Market Sentiment and Risks - Analysts noted that the recent surge in gold and silver prices was influenced by the U.S. government shutdown, which has become one of the longest in history [8] - The political turmoil in France and the election of a new Japanese leader have also contributed to increased market risk aversion [8] - The expectation of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve is seen as a positive factor for silver prices, with analysts predicting a potential upward shift in the price center for silver [9][10]
突然“跳水”!一则利空突袭!美联储主席最新发声
Qi Huo Ri Bao·2025-10-09 23:40