Market Overview - Global stock markets experienced a collective decline, with major European indices opening sharply lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 index fell by 1.4%, the UK FTSE 100 index dropped over 1.5%, and both the German DAX and Italian FTSE MIB indices saw declines of around 2% [1] - The UK FTSE 100 index was reported at 9293.43, down by 142.66 points or 1.51%. The French CAC 40 index decreased by 97.61 points or 1.19%, while the German DAX fell by 498.45 points or 2.05%. The Italian FTSE MIB dropped by 860.34 points or 2.03% [2] Sector Performance - Financial stocks were notably affected, with Citigroup's Frankfurt shares declining over 5% due to market concerns regarding regional banks in the US [2] - In the US pre-market, major tech stocks also faced declines, with Microsoft down 0.9%, Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Google A each falling by 1%, and Tesla and Nvidia dropping by 2%. Oracle's shares fell by over 3% [2] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin fell below $101,000, experiencing a nearly 5% drop in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum declined by over 2% [3] Gold Market - International gold prices continued to reach new highs, with spot gold trading above $4,350 per ounce [5] - Gold has become the first global asset to surpass a total market capitalization of $30 trillion, reflecting its long-term appeal as a safe-haven asset amid current inflation and geopolitical risks. The total amount of mined gold is approximately 216,265 tons, equating to about 6.9 billion ounces [7]
欧洲股市集体跳水,国际金价再创新高
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-10-17 08:58