商品日报（10月28日）：贵金属重挫黄金跌超4% 苹果增仓大涨

Core Insights - The domestic commodity market showed mixed trends, with apples rising nearly 4% while gold and silver fell over 4% and 3% respectively [1][4] Group 1: Apple Market - Apple futures surged by 3.96%, reaching a new high since November 2023, driven by tightening supply of quality apples as they enter storage [2] - The main contract for apples has seen a significant increase in open interest, with a cumulative rise of over 35,000 contracts in the last four trading days [2] - Analysts suggest that while the short-term fundamentals support higher prices, apples priced above 9,000 yuan/ton may face seasonal demand challenges [2] Group 2: Soybean and Meal Prices - U.S. soybean prices hit $11 per bushel, the highest since July last year, leading to increases in both soybean meal and rapeseed meal prices, which rose by 2.39% and 1.40% respectively [3] - The rise in meal prices is primarily supported by higher import costs for U.S. soybeans, which have reached a five-month high [3] - Despite the price increases, the overall supply of oilseeds remains ample, and domestic soybean crushing levels are high, which may limit further demand for protein meals [3] Group 3: Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices experienced significant declines, with Shanghai gold falling over 4% and silver over 3%, attributed to improved market risk appetite following U.S.-China trade discussions [4] - Citigroup has revised its short-term gold price target down from $4,000 to $3,800, indicating a bearish outlook for gold prices in the near term [4] - The future performance of gold is contingent on key factors such as potential changes in U.S. Federal Reserve leadership and the strength of the U.S. economy [4] Group 4: Other Commodities - Iron ore prices increased by nearly 2% due to reduced port inventories despite increased overseas shipments [3] - Other commodities like synthetic rubber, palm oil, and copper also saw declines, with synthetic rubber dropping over 2% and several others falling more than 1% [6]