Morgan Stanley(US:MS) Qi Huo Ri Bao·2025-10-31 23:52Group 1: U.S. Military Actions and Venezuela - U.S. President Trump has not yet decided whether to attack ground targets in Venezuela, despite reports suggesting imminent military action [2] - The Pentagon has increased military deployments in the Caribbean to the largest scale in 30 years, with a target list prepared for potential strikes [2] - Venezuela has been accused by its government of U.S. intentions to instigate regime change through military threats [2] Group 2: Oil Market Reaction - The oil market reacted quickly to the news, with WTI crude oil prices nearing $61.40 per barrel, reflecting a daily increase of over 1.3% [2] - Brent crude oil for January rose above $65.10 per barrel, with a daily increase of 1.2%, although gains later narrowed [2] Group 3: Gold Price Forecast - Morgan Stanley predicts gold prices could rise to $4,500 per ounce by mid-2026, driven by strong demand from ETFs and central banks amid economic uncertainty [3] - Gold has increased over 53% this year, reaching a recent high of $4,381.21 per ounce on October 20, before retreating by over 8% [3] - The report highlights potential downward risks for gold prices, including investor shifts to other asset classes and central banks reducing gold reserves [3] Group 4: Shipping Index Trends - The European shipping index futures experienced a decline of 2.54% after reaching a peak of 1,950 points, influenced by airlines lowering spot rates to attract cargo [4] - The index had been rising since mid-October, supported by improved macro sentiment and expectations of rising spot rates [4][5] - Analysts note that the current trading logic for the shipping index revolves around strong expectations versus weak realities, with supply and demand dynamics creating volatility [6] Group 5: Future Outlook for Shipping - Short-term macroeconomic benefits, capacity adjustments, and multiple price increase expectations are likely to support the shipping index [7] - The market anticipates a potential rise in rates in late November, but the actual improvement in cargo volumes will be crucial for sustaining price increases [7] - Analysts recommend monitoring shipping schedules and airline loading rates to manage risks associated with potential price adjustments [7]