Group 1: Market Overview - Precious metal futures experienced a significant drop on October 17, with silver falling over 6%, marking its largest decline in six months. Gold also saw a sharp decline after reaching a historical high, dropping below $4200 per ounce [2][3]. - COMEX silver futures closed down over 5% at $50.63 per ounce, while NYMEX platinum futures fell more than 7%, erasing gains from the previous two trading days [3][5]. - NYMEX palladium futures dropped over 9%, closing at $1516 per ounce [9]. Group 2: Market Sentiment and Influences - Concerns regarding geopolitical issues, trade tensions, and the quality of U.S. credit have eased, leading to a decrease in safe-haven demand for gold and silver [7]. - HSBC's recent report indicates that gold remains supported by strong investor sentiment and ongoing diversification by official institutions, predicting that structural and macro factors will drive gold prices higher through 2026. However, they caution that fewer interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve than expected could hinder gold's upward trajectory [7].
贵金属期货集体暴跌 白银、钯金、铂金大跳水
Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-10-18 02:41