【环球财经】纽约金价20日下跌

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the gold futures market is experiencing a decline due to stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data, which has led to hawkish expectations regarding U.S. monetary policy [1][2] - On November 20, 2023, the most actively traded gold futures for December 2025 fell by $6.1, closing at $4,076.7 per ounce, reflecting a decrease of 0.15% [1] - The U.S. Labor Department reported that non-farm payrolls increased by 119,000 in September, significantly exceeding the anticipated increase of 50,000, while the overall unemployment rate slightly rose from 4.3% in August to 4.4% [1] Group 2 - The minutes from the October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting were slightly hawkish, with many Federal Reserve officials suggesting that maintaining U.S. interest rates unchanged for the remainder of 2025 may be appropriate [2] - Some participants indicated that if economic conditions align with their expectations before the next meeting, another rate cut in December could be appropriate, highlighting uncertainty regarding the Fed's next steps [2] - UBS raised its mid-2026 gold price target from $4,200 to $4,500 per ounce, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut, ongoing geopolitical risks, and strong demand for gold from central banks and ETF investors [2]