十一&中秋假期海外六大要闻：——海外周报第109期-20251008

Market Performance - Global major stock indices rose significantly, with the Nikkei 225 up 6.7%, the KOSPI up 3.6%, and the STOXX 600 up 2.2% from October 1 to 6[1] - Major 10-year government bond yields increased, with French bonds rising by 3.2bps, UK bonds by 2.1bps, and US bonds by 2.0bps during the same period[1] - Precious metals saw substantial gains, with silver up 5.2%, gold up 3.2%, and copper up 3.0%, while Brent crude oil and WTI fell by 2.3% and 1.1% respectively[1] Currency Movements - The Japanese yen depreciated by 1.6%, while the Russian ruble, British pound, and US dollar index appreciated by 1.2%, 0.3%, and 0.3% respectively from October 1 to 6[2] Key Events - Gold prices hit a historic high of $4000 per ounce on October 7, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainties, and central bank gold purchases[3] - The US federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, affecting numerous federal employees and halting economic data releases, yet the stock market remained resilient, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 reaching record highs[4] - High-profile political changes occurred in Japan, with Sanae Takaichi winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership, potentially becoming Japan's first female Prime Minister, leading to a surge in Japanese stock prices[6] Economic Outlook - The OPEC+ group agreed to a slight production increase of 137,000 barrels per day for November, reflecting a compromise between Saudi Arabia and Russia amid concerns of oversupply[8] - France's political instability was highlighted by the resignation of Prime Minister Le Cornu, raising concerns over the country's fiscal health and increasing borrowing costs, with 10-year bond yields surpassing those of Greece[9] - The Federal Reserve faces challenges in determining interest rate paths due to the government shutdown, with a 92.5% probability of a rate cut expected in October[10]