见证历史!又新高
Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2026-01-19 23:59

Group 1: Market Overview - U.S. stock markets were closed due to a holiday, but futures indicated a significant decline, with Dow Jones futures down 0.83%, S&P 500 futures down 0.88%, and Nasdaq 100 futures down 1.09% [1] - European stock indices also experienced collective declines, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 1.72%, FTSE 100 down 0.39%, CAC 40 down 1.78%, DAX 30 down 1.34%, and FTSE MIB down 1.32% [1] Group 2: Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices reached historical highs due to increased safe-haven demand triggered by Trump's tariff threats against Europe, with spot gold rising 2% to $4690.88 per ounce and currently at $4675.76 per ounce [3] - Spot silver increased over 5%, reaching $94.726 per ounce and currently at $94.479 per ounce [3] Group 3: Economic Impact of Tariffs - Economists warned that if President Trump quickly advances new tariff threats, the UK could face a recession risk, with GDP projected to decline by 0.3% to 0.75% [4] - The World Bank estimated that if tariffs are raised to 25% starting in June, the UK economy could suffer a loss of £21.6 billion [5] - The Chief Economist for Capital Economics indicated that the UK economy is currently growing at only 0.2% to 0.3% per quarter, and a sudden shock could trigger a recession [6] Group 4: Federal Reserve Developments - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to attend a Supreme Court hearing regarding the potential dismissal of Fed Governor Cook, marking an unusual public statement of support for Cook [6] - The Supreme Court is reviewing whether President Trump has the authority to dismiss Cook, who was appointed by former President Biden [6] - According to CME FedWatch, the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in January is 5%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 95% [6]

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