【环球财经】受获利回吐打压 纽约金价24日跌超1%

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that gold prices have recently declined due to profit-taking by short-term traders after reaching a three-week high, despite ongoing uncertainties in U.S. tariff policies that generally favor the precious metals market [1][2] - The U.S. consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in February, surpassing the revised January figure of 89 and the economists' forecast of 87.4, yet gold prices remained above $5,100 per ounce [1] - Analysts from Natixis suggest that if tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, safe-haven demand for gold could increase, potentially driving prices up by 15% [1] Group 2 - Despite a slowdown in gold demand from central banks in recent months, analysts from Société Générale expect official purchases of gold to rebound in the spring [2] - Gold is currently viewed as a trust anchor on central banks' balance sheets rather than a resource pool for short-term budget management [2] Group 3 - Silver futures for May delivery also experienced a decline, falling by $0.915 to close at $87.73 per ounce, reflecting a drop of 1.03% [3]