金价,跌了
中国能源报·2026-01-16 07:23

Economic Data and Market Reactions - Recent economic data and statements from several Federal Reserve officials indicating a lack of urgency to cut interest rates have dampened market optimism regarding multiple rate cuts this year, leading to profit-taking in the gold market and a noticeable decline in international gold prices [1] - The latest data shows that the number of first-time unemployment claims in the U.S. was lower than expected, and the New York Fed manufacturing index for January significantly exceeded expectations, reflecting the resilience of the U.S. economy [5] - As a result of strong earnings reports from major banks and chip companies, investor sentiment was boosted, leading to a collective rise in the three major U.S. stock indices on the same day [5] Gold and Silver Market - International gold prices fell on January 15, with February futures closing at $4,623.70 per ounce, a decrease of 0.26% [8] - In contrast, silver prices experienced slight gains, with March futures closing at $92.347 per ounce, up by 1.05%, following the White House's announcement to delay tariffs on key minerals, including silver [8] Performance of Major Banks - Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs reported impressive fourth-quarter earnings for the 2025 fiscal year, with both companies achieving double-digit growth in net revenue and earnings per share [11] - Morgan Stanley's revenue growth was bolstered by increased income from AI-related bond underwriting and financing, while Goldman Sachs reported record stock trading revenue of $4.31 billion, the highest in Wall Street history for a single quarter [11] - Following these strong earnings, Morgan Stanley's stock rose by 5.78% and Goldman Sachs by 4.63%, both reaching historical highs, which also positively impacted other bank stocks [11] European Market Performance - Recent data indicated that Germany's GDP grew by 0.2% in 2025, ending two consecutive years of contraction, which helped boost investor confidence [14] - The performance of European stock indices was mixed, with the UK market rising by 0.54%, while France and Germany saw slight declines of 0.21% and an increase of 0.26%, respectively [14] Oil Market Trends - International oil prices saw a significant decline, with light crude oil futures for February closing at $59.19 per barrel, down by 4.56%, and Brent crude for March at $63.76 per barrel, down by 4.15% [17] - This drop was attributed to a combination of factors, including increased U.S. commercial crude oil inventories and a statement from President Trump indicating a wait-and-see approach regarding the situation in Iran, which alleviated investor concerns [17]