Qi Huo Ri Bao·2025-10-17 00:14Group 1: US-Russia Relations - US President Trump announced a productive phone call with Russian President Putin, discussing the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and subsequent US-Russia trade issues [2] - A high-level US-Russia meeting is scheduled for next week, led by Secretary of State Rubio, with a location to be determined [2] - Trump and Putin plan to meet in Budapest to further discuss the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with confirmation from Russian presidential aide Ushakov [2][3] Group 2: Gold Market - Spot gold prices surged, reaching a historical high of $4,378 per ounce before settling at $4,356.13 per ounce [5] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange and other institutions issued warnings about market volatility and advised investors to manage risks and invest rationally [7] - The World Gold Council noted that investor concerns about gold being overbought and potential rebounds in low interest rates and the dollar could pressure gold prices, while overall gold holdings remain low compared to historical highs [8] Group 3: Federal Reserve Policy - Federal Reserve Governor Milan advocated for a 50 basis point rate cut, although a 25 basis point cut is more likely, emphasizing the need for a gradual approach [10] - Another Fed Governor, Waller, suggested starting with a 25 basis point cut to assess market reactions before determining the policy path [11] - Milan expressed concerns about a potential weakening of the US GDP by the end of the year, indicating a cautious outlook on economic growth [12]