Market Overview - The US dollar index weakened overall this week, dropping to 98.42, with a significant decline following a brief return above 99 [1] - Gold prices reached a historic high, nearing $4380 per ounce, and closed at $4277 per ounce, while silver also surged past $54 per ounce [1] - Non-US currencies appreciated against the dollar due to its weakness, with the euro, pound, and yen all recording gains [1] - International oil prices continued to decline for the third consecutive week, with warnings of a severe global supply surplus by 2026 contributing to the downward trend [1] US Stock Market - The US stock market maintained high-level fluctuations, with a notable rally driven by technology stocks early in the week, but later showed signs of weakness [2] - Concerns over credit quality arose after two regional banks disclosed loan fraud and bad debt issues, leading to a 6.2% drop in the regional bank index and a loss of over $100 billion in market value [2] Investment Bank Insights - A survey by Bank of America indicated that going long on gold has become the most crowded trade, surpassing investments in major US tech stocks [5] - Several investment banks have raised their gold price forecasts, with ANZ predicting a peak of $4600 per ounce by June next year, and Bank of America increasing its forecast to $5000 per ounce [5] Federal Reserve and Economic Policy - Market expectations for significant rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have intensified, with traders betting on at least a 50 basis point cut by year-end [8] - Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlighted risks in the labor market and indicated that the Fed would adjust monetary policy based on economic outlook rather than a preset path [8][9] - The use of the Fed's standing repo facility surged to $6.75 billion, raising concerns about liquidity in the market [9] Banking Sector Concerns - The regional banking sector faced turmoil due to revelations of loan fraud, with significant market value losses and heightened investor concerns about credit quality [13] - Major banks have shown a mixed approach to provisioning for future bad debts, with some increasing reserves while others reported record low provisioning levels [13] Gold Market Regulation - The Shanghai Gold Exchange issued a risk warning regarding the volatility in gold prices, urging members to enhance risk management practices [14] International Relations and Trade - The White House is set to extend tariff exemptions on imported auto parts, providing relief to manufacturers [16][17] - Tensions between the US and India arose after Trump claimed that India would cease purchasing Russian oil, which India denied [22] Economic Recognition - The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three economists for their contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth [25]

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