美元指数破百后，黄金又崩了：现货黄金失守3990美元！接下来还会跌吗？

Core Viewpoint - The recent sharp decline in gold prices, breaking the critical support level of $3990, follows three months of continuous increases, raising concerns about the future trajectory of gold prices [1]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Gold was a leading asset this year, reaching historical highs in March, with a 47% surge in global investment demand in Q3, and Chinese investors purchasing 74 tons of gold, a 19% increase year-on-year [3]. - On November 3, gold prices dropped over 1% during U.S. trading hours, struggling to maintain the $4000 mark, and fell below $3990 on November 4, a significant level previously viewed as a "bullish lifeline" by many institutions [3][5]. Group 2: Factors Behind the Decline - The primary pressure on gold prices comes from the strengthening U.S. dollar, which surpassed the 100 mark on November 4 for the first time since August, as Federal Reserve officials expressed opposition to a rate cut in December, boosting confidence in the dollar [5]. - The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds has surged to 4.11%, offering higher returns without the volatility associated with gold, prompting large investors to withdraw from the gold market [6][7]. - A decrease in risk aversion due to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has diminished gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset, compounded by the lack of timely economic data releases due to the U.S. government shutdown, leading to increased gold sell-offs [8][9]. Group 3: Future Outlook - In the short term, gold prices are likely to experience "volatile downward movement" due to the strong dollar and reduced likelihood of a December rate cut, with a potential drop to $3900 [11]. - However, the long-term outlook remains positive for gold, suggesting a "value return" despite the current "pressure test," depending on whether investors are focused on short-term trading or long-term positioning [11][13].