【环球财经】纽约金价2日继续惯性下跌超4%

Group 1 - The international market for precious metals continued to decline on February 2, following a significant sell-off the previous trading day, with gold futures for April 2026 dropping by $226.6 to close at $4,680.9 per ounce, a decrease of 4.62% [1] - On the same day, gold prices briefly hit a low of $4,423.20 per ounce, marking the lowest point in four weeks, although prices stabilized later in the trading session [1] - Factors contributing to the pressure on precious metals included rising U.S. stock markets and the dollar index, as well as a significant drop in oil prices, which created resistance for bullish positions in precious metals [1] Group 2 - Following a sharp decline in precious metal prices on January 30, attributed partly to the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, analysts noted that the drop was primarily due to a clearer outlook on the Federal Reserve's future direction, eliminating significant financial and political uncertainty [2] - Analysts from Metals Focus indicated that a correction in precious metal prices was inevitable given the previous rapid increases, suggesting that current market volatility should not be mistaken for the end of a bull market [2] - On the same day, silver futures for March delivery fell by $5.985 to close at $79.265 per ounce, a decline of 7.02%, with intraday prices reaching a low of $71.20 per ounce [2]