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Global markets remained influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy. The U.S. dollar found short-term support, while gold and silver advanced on flight-to-safety flows and robust industrial demand. OPEC+ is likely to pause production increases, weighing on oil prices, though supply-demand dynamics warrant close monitoring. Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance as China’s manufacturing PMI rebounded, boosting risk appetite; however, short-term traders should remain cautious of upcoming U.S. nonfarm payroll data and geopolitical volatility.
Key Highlights: The dollar gained near-term support amid concerns over the Fed’s independence and expectations for a strong August nonfarm payroll report. The pound faced heightened downside risks due to inflationary pressures and sluggish economic growth. The Chinese yuan retreated to around 7.13 against the dollar after an earlier rebound.
| Analysis Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Positive/Negative Catalysts | Dollar supported short-term; pound weakened; yuan pressured |
| Market Impact | Dollar index remained firm; pound under pressure; yuan volatile |
| Core Logic | Hot nonfarm expectations bolstered dollar; UK’s weak fundamentals dragged pound; yuan influenced by domestic data and external factors |
Key Highlights: European major indices broadly advanced, with Germany’s DAX 30 rising 0.51% and the UK’s FTSE 100 edging higher. China’s auto sector outperformed, led by Chery’s 14.6% year-over-year sales increase in August. Strength in Hong Kong tech stocks lifted the Hang Seng Index.
| Analysis Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Positive/Negative Catalysts | Moderate gains in Europe favored risk assets; strong Chinese auto sector boosted related industries |
| Market Impact | Lifted investor risk appetite; tech and new energy vehicles gained mid-to-long term focus |
| Core Logic | Economic stabilization and earnings improvement drove moderate rebound; innovation and EV sales fueled growth |
Key Highlights: China’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5, returning to expansion territory. Russia lowered its 2025 GDP forecast to 1.2%, with budget deficits exceeding plans. Mexico raised growth expectations slightly but anticipates a decline in its benchmark interest rate.
| Analysis Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Positive/Negative Catalysts | Chinese manufacturing recovery positive; Russian slowdown negative; divergent trends across China, US, Latin America |
| Market Impact | Boosted emerging market risk asset confidence; geopolitical risks capped optimism |
| Core Logic | Manufacturing rebound supports global supply chains; Russia-US tensions and Latin American policy shifts add uncertainty |
Key Highlights: Spot silver surpassed $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011, while spot gold briefly topped $3,480 per ounce. OPEC+ is expected to pause output increases this week, pressuring oil prices. Domestic futures for low-sulfur fuel oil saw notable gains.
| Analysis Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Positive/Negative Catalysts | Precious metals supported by safe-haven flows and industrial demand; oil pressured by halted supply hikes |
| Market Impact | Rising gold and silver attracted buying interest; oil volatility increased amid inventory and demand concerns |
| Core Logic | Geopolitical tensions and easing rate cut bets boosted metals demand; OPEC+ cautious stance limited oil upside |
Key Highlights: Ukraine regained control of new villages in Donetsk, intensifying eastern conflict. Venezuela demanded U.S. military withdrawal from the Caribbean region. The EU called for a Gaza ceasefire and reaffirmed commitment to a two-state solution. The Trump administration’s intervention in Fed affairs drew global attention.
| Analysis Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Positive/Negative Catalysts | Heightened geopolitical tensions fueled safe-haven demand (positive for gold); regional conflicts raised market uncertainty (negative for risk assets) |
| Market Impact | Gold and yen benefited from flight-to-safety flows; U.S. equities experienced increased volatility; emerging markets faced capital outflow risks |
| Core Logic | Ongoing conflicts sustained safe-haven demand; Fed independence concerns added global financial market volatility |