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Global Markets Grapple with Record Gold, Ford Production Cuts, and Divergent Regional Trends
Stock Market Newsยท2025-10-14 00:08

Commodities Market - Spot Gold prices reached an all-time high of $4,125.30 per ounce, indicating increased demand for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties [2][9]. Automotive Sector - Ford Motor Company announced production cuts for five of its truck and SUV models due to a significant aluminum-supply disruption, which may affect its output and revenue in the upcoming quarter [3][9]. Asian Markets - Japanese financial markets are expected to open lower, with Nikkei Average Futures dropping by 1.2% due to political instability and US-China trade tensions, contrasting with a 1.6% increase in the S&P 500 on Wall Street [4][5][9]. - Japan's Money Stock M2 grew by 1.6% year-over-year in September, up from 1.3% previously, while M3 increased by 1.0%, compared to 0.8% prior [4]. Technology Sector - NVIDIA introduced DGX Spark to support AI developers globally, reinforcing its commitment to the AI industry [6][9]. - Broadcom's CEO highlighted that generative AI is expected to become a significantly larger component of global GDP [6][9]. Geopolitical Developments - Former President Trump suggested that Turkish President Erdogan could help de-escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine, following an appeal from Ukrainian President Zelensky [7][9].