Group 1 - Gold prices reached a record high, with spot gold peaking at $4318.75 per ounce and futures hitting $4335, driven by rising risk aversion and trade tensions between the US and China [1] - Spot gold closed up 2.6% at $4316.99, while December futures rose 2.5% to $4304.60, marking a year-to-date increase of over 60% [1] - The decline of the US dollar index by 0.33% to 98.35 was influenced by trade tensions and recent comments from Federal Reserve officials [1] Group 2 - The market experienced a downturn due to concerns over regional banks and credit risks, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones falling by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively [4] - The VIX index rose as investor anxiety over banking and credit pressures increased, indicating heightened market volatility [7] - WTI crude oil prices softened under the pressure of oversupply concerns, while gold maintained its strength supported by safe-haven demand and speculation of Federal Reserve rate cuts [7]
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-17 07:06