金银多头难发力

Group 1 - Precious metals prices remained volatile, with COMEX gold futures down 0.20% at $3984.80 per ounce and COMEX silver futures down 0.37% at $47.85 per ounce [1] - The U.S. Department of the Interior's Geological Survey (USGS) released a new critical minerals list, marking the first inclusion of copper, silver, uranium, and potash since 2018 [1] - The U.S. Federal Reserve's direction for a potential rate cut in December remains unclear, with concerns over inflation overshadowing employment issues among committee members [1][2] Group 2 - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is impacting the economy and job market, leading to mixed signals regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [2] - The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that U.S. retailers will hire between 265,000 to 365,000 seasonal workers this holiday season, marking the lowest level in at least 15 years [1] - The Bank of England maintained its interest rate at 4%, with expectations for a rate cut in December increasing [1][2]