Group 1 - Global market risk sentiment is rising due to geopolitical tensions and trade frictions, particularly between the US and China, and the worsening situation in Ukraine, leading to increased demand for safe-haven assets [1] - Gold prices have reached a historical high, with spot gold (XAU/USD) breaking through $4200 and touching $4378 per ounce, supported by safe-haven buying and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - The US government shutdown remains unresolved, with the Senate rejecting a temporary funding bill for the tenth time, exacerbating the political deadlock [1] Group 2 - The Japanese yen (JPY) has strengthened for the fourth consecutive day against the US dollar (USD), reaching a two-week high, driven by concerns over deteriorating trade relations between the US and China [2] - Market expectations for a potential slight interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan have increased, following comments from the Bank's Governor regarding flexible policy adjustments based on inflation and economic outlook [2] - The USD/JPY pair is nearing critical support levels, with potential testing of monthly lows if it breaks below 149.15 [2] Group 3 - West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have declined, hitting a five-month low of $56.50 per barrel, influenced by supply concerns and geopolitical factors [3] - An increase in US crude oil inventories by 3.524 million barrels, significantly exceeding expectations, has added downward pressure on oil prices [3] - The energy market is expected to remain weak in the short term, with potential for range-bound trading [3] Group 4 - Multiple risk factors are driving market sentiment towards safe-haven assets like gold and the yen, while the US dollar and oil prices remain under pressure [4] - Investors are advised to monitor comments from Federal Reserve officials and major central bank policies to gauge future market trends [4]
【UNforex财经事件】避险主导市场 黄金刷新高点 日元受追捧 原油下挫
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-17 10:14