刚刚！全球，黑色星期二！原因，找到了

Core Points - Global markets experienced a significant sell-off on October 14, with declines across various asset classes including stocks, gold, and cryptocurrencies [2][8][11]. Market Overview - Spot gold dropped over $89 from its peak, currently trading at $4107 per ounce, while spot silver fell nearly $3 to $51.23 per ounce [2]. - The Nikkei 225 index initially rose by about 1.5% but later fell close to 1% [4]. - U.S. stock index futures showed a synchronized decline before market opening [6]. - The cryptocurrency market also faced substantial losses, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing significant drops [7]. - In the A-share market, the ChiNext index fell over 4%, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.62% and the Shenzhen Component Index down 2.54% [8]. Stock Performance - A total of 1734 stocks rose while 3554 stocks declined in the market [9]. - Specific performance metrics included 880005 stocks hitting the daily limit up, while 143 stocks faced limit down [10]. Underlying Causes - The sell-off was attributed to two major news events: 1. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced countermeasures against five U.S. subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Corporation, raising concerns about a potential resurgence in trade disputes [12]. 2. A political upheaval in Japan occurred as the Komeito party withdrew from the ruling coalition, creating uncertainty around the election of a new Prime Minister, which could lead to a shift in power dynamics [15].