【UNforex财经事件】美国停摆与信心下滑交织 黄金稳固高位 道指再度回落

Group 1 - Gold prices reached $4002 per ounce, supported by rising risk aversion and a 68% probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December [1] - The U.S. consumer confidence index fell to its lowest level since June 2022, indicating widespread pessimism about the economic outlook [1] - October saw the highest number of layoffs in nearly 20 years, amplifying concerns about economic slowdown [1] Group 2 - Global gold ETFs recorded a net inflow of 54.9 tons in October, indicating a return of institutional funds to safe-haven assets [1] - The euro gained slight support against the dollar, with the euro/USD rising to approximately 1.1560, despite a narrowing German trade surplus [1] - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has led to delays in key economic data releases, increasing market uncertainty [1][2] Group 3 - The U.S. stock market continued its downward trend, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 200 points, marking a three-week low [2] - Consumer confidence decline and rising inflation pressures have made investors more cautious, with expectations of a significant slowdown in U.S. economic growth this quarter [2] - The interplay of political deadlock and economic weakness has heightened market uncertainty, with a focus on government operations and upcoming CPI data [2][3]