【IC Markets财经日历】避险狂潮！金银双双创新高，油价同步飙升

Core Insights - Geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalating confrontation between the U.S. and Venezuela, alongside expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, have significantly increased demand for safe-haven assets, leading to record highs in gold and silver prices [1][3] - Oil prices have rebounded sharply due to risk premiums associated with geopolitical events, while U.S. stocks continue to rise amid optimism surrounding AI [1][3] Market Overview - Geopolitical risks dominated market sentiment, with the U.S.-Venezuela tensions and speculation about a shift in Federal Reserve policy driving safe-haven assets to soar. Gold reached a peak of $4,459 per ounce, and silver hit $69 per ounce, both marking historical highs. Crude oil prices increased by nearly 2.5% due to supply concerns [3][4] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.64%, the Nasdaq by 0.52%, and the Dow Jones by 0.47%, driven by positive news from AI leaders like Nvidia and Micron, as well as optimism about a "soft landing" for the economy and future rate cuts [7][8] Gold Market Analysis - Gold prices reached a historic high of $4,459.50 per ounce, while silver peaked at $69.42 per ounce, with silver's year-to-date increase exceeding 136% [4] - The surge in prices is attributed to geopolitical crises, particularly U.S. interceptions of oil tankers near Venezuela, and market speculation regarding a potential change in Federal Reserve leadership that could reinforce easing expectations [4] Oil Market Analysis - U.S. crude oil prices rose by 2.6% to $58.01 per barrel, while Brent crude increased by 2.7% to $62.07 per barrel [6] - The rise in oil prices is driven by heightened concerns over supply disruptions due to U.S.-Venezuela maritime confrontations and attacks on Russian energy facilities in the Black Sea [6] Currency Market Analysis - The Japanese yen rebounded by 0.5%, with the USD/JPY rate falling to 156.94, while the U.S. dollar index decreased by 0.4% [10] - The rebound in the yen was prompted by strong verbal intervention from the Japanese Ministry of Finance, which warned against excessive volatility, while the dollar weakened due to ongoing expectations of interest rate cuts [10] Key News Highlights - The geopolitical situation has intensified, with Venezuela condemning U.S. actions at the UN and Trump threatening to seize Venezuelan oil tankers. Additionally, Russia has warned of reciprocal actions if the U.S. conducts nuclear tests [11] - Market expectations for interest rate cuts in 2026 continue to suppress the dollar and support non-yielding assets [11]