国际油价暴跌，金价反弹

Core Viewpoint - International oil prices experienced a significant drop on March 23, while gold prices rebounded sharply due to comments from U.S. President Trump that eased concerns over escalating military conflicts in the Middle East [1]. Oil Market Summary - On March 23, the price of light crude oil futures for May delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell by $10.10, closing at $88.13 per barrel, marking a decline of 10.28% [1]. - The price of Brent crude oil futures for May delivery on the London market decreased by $12.25, closing at $99.94 per barrel, with a drop of 10.92% [1]. Gold Market Summary - On the same day, gold futures for April delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rebounded significantly after hitting a four-month low overnight, with spot gold prices reaching as high as $1,462 per ounce [1]. Political Context - President Trump stated on social media that the U.S. and Iran had productive discussions aimed at resolving hostilities in the Middle East, and he instructed the U.S. Department of Defense to delay airstrikes on Iranian power stations and energy infrastructure by five days [1]. - However, Iran promptly denied any contact with the U.S. [1].