Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-16 00:07Group 1: Precious Metals Futures - New York gold futures surpassed $4,340 per ounce, with a daily increase of 0.09% [1][9] - Spot gold also rose, breaking through $4,310 per ounce, with a daily gain of 0.10% [2][10] Group 2: Energy and Shipping Futures - International crude oil prices faced downward pressure, with WTI crude futures closing down 1.08% at $56.82 per barrel, and Brent crude futures down 0.92% at $60.56 per barrel [3][11] - During the trading session, WTI crude briefly exceeded $57 per barrel but ultimately fell 0.27% [4][12] - Progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks further pressured oil prices, with U.S. crude futures dropping by $1 during the day [5][13] Group 3: Base Metals Futures - Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 copper price forecast from $10,650 per ton to $11,400 per ton, maintaining the 2027 forecast at $10,750 per ton, noting that copper prices are susceptible to pullbacks related to artificial intelligence [6][14] - Bank of America anticipates a supply shortage for aluminum next year, with prices expected to exceed $3,000 per ton [7][15] Group 4: Macro and Market Impact - U.S. stock indices collectively declined, with the Dow Jones down 0.09%, Nasdaq down 0.59%, and S&P 500 down 0.16%; the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell 2.17%, with several Chinese concept stocks, including Furlong Group and Neng Chain Smart Electric, dropping over 6% [8][16] - In terms of Federal Reserve policy, Williams expressed support for last week's rate cut decision but indicated that January's actions would require further observation; meanwhile, Fed chair candidate Hassett faces internal opposition due to close ties with Trump [8][16] - Geopolitically, positive developments in the U.S.-Ukraine negotiations were reported, with both sides nearing consensus on security guarantees, and Trump stated that a conflict resolution agreement is closer than ever [8][16]