避险情绪再次升温 金价创下历史新高

Group 1 - The price of spot gold reached a historical high of $4397.89 per ounce, driven by increased risk aversion due to geopolitical uncertainties, with a peak of $4400.29 and a low of $4336.91 [1] - The market's expectation for a Federal Reserve rate cut in January remains around 79%, although this sentiment has cooled slightly [1] - The University of Michigan's consumer confidence index for December was reported at 52.9, below the expected 53.4 and the previous value of 53.3, indicating low consumer confidence [1] Group 2 - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine saw Russian forces making advances, targeting Ukrainian military industrial enterprises and infrastructure [2] - In the Middle East, U.S. military operations targeted over 70 sites in Syria as a direct response to a previous attack on U.S. forces, aiming to eliminate ISIS personnel and infrastructure [2] - Analysts suggest that future gold price increases will depend on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, the evolution of geopolitical risks, and the pace of global economic recovery [2] Group 3 - The gold market experienced a rally, starting the week at $4300.1, reaching a high of $4351 before a quick pullback, and ultimately closing the week at $4338.6 [3] - The weekly trading pattern showed a spindle shape with a longer upper shadow, indicating potential resistance levels at $4340, $4352, and $4360-4374 [3] - Positions were adjusted with stop-loss strategies in place, reflecting a cautious approach to trading amid fluctuating gold prices [3]