Stock Market News·2025-10-13 02:09Group 1: US-China Trade Tensions - Concerns over a revived trade war between the US and China have led to significant declines in global markets, with Korean stocks (KOSPI) dropping over 2% and Chinese equities also tumbling [2][8] - US President Donald Trump's hints at new tariffs on China have reignited fears of escalating trade disputes, contributing to market volatility [2][8] Group 2: Gold and Silver Market Response - Gold prices surged to an all-time high, exceeding US$4,000 per ounce, marking an eighth consecutive weekly gain as investors sought safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainties [3][8] - Spot silver rose 2.2% to US$50.21 per ounce, supported by supply deficit concerns and increasing industrial demand [3] Group 3: Corporate Developments - Tesla has introduced lower-priced Model Y variants in Europe, reducing prices by up to 10,000 euros in some markets to enhance competitiveness against European and Chinese EV brands [9][8] - China Vanke's chairman, Xin Jie, resigned amid liquidity challenges, with Huang Liping elected as the new chairman [10] - Taiwan's semiconductor industry is not expected to be significantly impacted by China's expanded rare-earth export controls, as the restricted elements are not essential for chip manufacturing [11] Group 4: Geopolitical Developments - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attended the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit to finalize a US-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, which includes a potential hostage exchange [5][8] - President Trump warned Russia about the potential provision of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if the conflict does not resolve soon, raising geopolitical tensions [6]