半两财经｜黄金盘中重挫 失守4300美元

Group 1 - The international gold price experienced fluctuations due to a strong US dollar and recent statements from Trump regarding trade agreements, reaching a peak of $4,392 per ounce before falling back [1][3] - As of October 18, COMEX gold was reported at $4,267.9 per ounce, and spot gold at $4,249.98 per ounce, both falling below the $4,300 mark [1] - On October 17, spot gold nearly reached $4,380 during Asian trading, marking a historical record, but subsequently dropped below $4,200, hitting a low of $4,186.4 per ounce, with a decline exceeding 3%, the largest single-day drop since late November 2024 [3] Group 2 - Despite the significant drop, gold prices increased nearly 5% for the week, marking the best weekly gain since May and achieving a 10-week consecutive rise [3] - Analysts from Bank of America and Societe Generale predict gold prices could reach $5,000 per ounce by 2026, while Standard Chartered has raised its average gold price forecast for next year to $4,488 per ounce, and Goldman Sachs has adjusted its December 2026 forecast from $4,300 to $4,900 per ounce [3] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange issued a notice to its members regarding market risk control, highlighting the recent volatility in international precious metal prices and urging members to enhance risk awareness and maintain market stability [3]