新华社日内瓦11月25日电（记者焦倩）联合国贸易和发展会议（贸发会议）25日公布的一份报告指出， 旷日持久的军事行动和长期限制导致巴勒斯坦被占领土的经济陷入有记录以来最严重收缩，局势不断升 级已将其经济从长期衰退推向近乎全面崩溃的阶段。 ...

巴勒斯坦被占领土经济近乎全面崩溃 △加沙地带（资料图） △约旦河西岸（资料图） 当地时间11月25日，联合国贸易和发展会议（贸发会议）发布报告指出，旷日持久的军事行动和长期限 制已导致巴勒斯坦被占领土的经济陷入有记录以来最严重的收缩，将数十年的发展成果化为乌有，并加 深了财政和社会脆弱性。基础设施、生产性资产和公共服务受到广泛破坏，致使巴勒斯坦被占领土的社 会经济发展倒退数十年。由此产生的经济危机位列1960年以来全球最严重的十大经济危机之列；而加沙 的情况更为特殊，是有记录以来最严重的经济危机。 △加沙地带（资料图） 联合国贸发会议数据显示，截至2024年底，巴勒斯坦的国内生产总值（GDP）回落至2010年水平，人均 GDP回落至2003年水平，在不到两年的时间里，过去22年的发展成果化为乌有。2023至2024年加沙GDP 累计萎缩87%，降至3.62亿美元，人均GDP滑落至161美元，位居全球最低水平之列，仅为约旦河西岸 人均GDP的4.6%，而在1994年，两地的人均GDP基本相同。重建和恢复加沙所需资金估计将超过700亿 美元，这凸显了重建基础设施和恢复生计所需的投资规模。 联合国贸发会议呼吁国际社 ...

Core Insights - The recent large-scale airstrikes by Russian forces targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in the conflict [1][3][4] Group 1: Attack Details - Ukrainian President Zelensky reported that 465 drones and 32 missiles were used in the attacks, affecting multiple energy points across the country [3] - The strikes have led to power outages in nine regions due to energy shortages [3][4] - The attacks are described as a coordinated effort to disrupt essential services before winter, with a focus on power generation and distribution facilities [4] Group 2: Impact on Energy Supply - Approximately 60% of Ukraine's natural gas facilities have been destroyed, exacerbating the energy crisis as the country relies on imports for heating [4] - The government estimates a need for 5.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas for winter heating, with a current shortfall that necessitates raising about $2.2 billion to address the heating gap [4] Group 3: Economic Consequences - The energy crisis is pushing Ukraine's economy to the brink of collapse, with many factories halting production due to power outages [8] - The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is facing operational challenges, with only 7 out of 18 diesel generators functioning, leading to a critical power supply situation [6][8] Group 4: Strategic Dilemmas - The Ukrainian government faces a difficult choice between allocating funds for civilian needs and continuing military efforts, which could impact public support [6] - The reliance on external aid for energy restoration is uncertain, with potential delays in assistance from European countries [8]

Group 1 - The Yemeni currency has depreciated significantly, with the exchange rate falling below 2900 riyals per 1 USD, marking a historical low and highlighting the ongoing economic deterioration in Yemen [1][3] - The sharp decline in the exchange rate has led to soaring prices, severely diminishing the purchasing power of the Yemeni people, making daily life increasingly difficult [1][3] - Oil exports, a critical component of Yemen's economy, have been completely halted due to attacks on oil facilities, resulting in a drastic reduction in foreign exchange income and a significant rise in prices of essential goods [3][6] Group 2 - The lack of effective government intervention to stabilize the currency is exacerbating the situation, with warnings that continued depreciation will further increase food prices and negatively impact the lives of citizens [4][6] - The economic crisis has pushed the population to the brink of collapse, threatening their basic survival as national income plummets and resources become scarce [6][7] - The disparity between wages and the cost of living is stark, with a typical government employee earning around 50,000 riyals while basic necessities like rice cost 60,000 riyals, leaving citizens with limited options [7]

Group 1 - Marc Faber, a long-time investor, emphasizes the importance of gold as a hedge against economic crises, holding 25% of his portfolio in gold [1] - There is a growing trend among ordinary investors to purchase gold, driven by fears of a debt crisis, asset price collapse, and rising inflation [1] - Global demand for gold bars surged to 257 tons in Q1 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year, according to the World Gold Council [1] Group 2 - Interest in gold has spiked following market turmoil, such as tariffs imposed by the U.S. and a downgrade of U.S. debt by Moody's, leading to increased search interest for "gold bars" on Google [2] - Genesis Gold Group reports a significant rise in demand for their "survival gold bars," with a 20% increase in Q1 2025 following the U.S. presidential election [2] - The percentage of company clients wanting to hold physical gold has increased from 20% to 70%, reflecting a broader concern about economic stability [2] Group 3 - Analysts believe that as long as economic uncertainty persists, demand for gold will remain strong, with a favorable outlook for gold prices in 2025 [3] - The sentiment among investors is that the more challenging the economic environment becomes, the stronger gold's position will be [3] - The World Gold Council's Cavatoni states that both the support level and upward trajectory for gold prices in 2025 are in a very favorable position [3]