US Stock Market Dips Amidst Chipmaker Losses, Gold Hits New Record
US Stock Market Dips Amidst Chipmaker Losses, Gold Hits New Record
Gold surged to an all-time high as uncertainty around the upcoming 5 November presidential election increased demand for US stocks closed lower on Wednesday, led by a significant dip in chipmaker shares, as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) issued a disappointing forecast. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 91.51 points, or 0.22%, to 42,141.54, while the S&P 500 declined by 0.33% to 5,813.67, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.56% to 18,607.93.
周三，由于美国超微公司(AMD)发布了令人失望的预测，导致芯片制造商股票大幅下跌，美国股市收盘走低。道琼斯指数下跌91.51点，或0.22%，至42,141.54点，标普500指数下跌0.33%，至5,813.67点，纳斯达克综合指数下滑0.56%，至18,607.93点。
AMD shares plummeted 10.6% due to underwhelming sales forecasts for its artificial intelligence chips, weighing on the broader semiconductor sector. Nvidia also fell, declining 1.4%. Tech giant Alphabet managed a 2.8% rise after posting stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue on Tuesday, providing some relief to the tech-heavy Nasdaq. However, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, saw shares dip 1.5% in after-hours trading due to anticipated infrastructure expenses linked to AI advancements.
美国超微公司股价暴跌10.6%，因其人工智能芯片的销售预测不佳，给整个半导体板块带来压力。英伟达股价也下跌，下降了1.4%。科技巨头Alphabet周二发布的季度营业收入强于预期，股价上涨了2.8%，为科技重镇纳斯达克提供了一些缓解。然而，Facebook的母公司Meta Platforms因预期的人工智能进步相关的基础设施开支，在盘后交易中股价下跌了1.5%。
Investor attention remains heavily focused on earnings reports from large-cap tech companies, with both Apple and Amazon scheduled to announce results on Thursday. Their performances could shape broader market sentiment as these companies play a crucial role in the year's gains.
投资者关注重点仍然集中在大型科技公司的财报上，苹果和亚马逊都计划在周四公布业绩。它们的表现可能影响更广泛的 市场情绪 ，因为这些公司在今年的收益中扮演着至关重要的角色。
Gold surged to an all-time high as uncertainty around the upcoming 5 November presidential election increased demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.5% to a record US$2,788.87 per ounce, reflecting investor caution. A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with Harris leading Trump 44% to 43% among registered voters.
黄金价格飙升至历史新高，因为人们对即将到来的11月5日总统大选的不确定性增加了对 安全避风港资产的需求。现货黄金上涨了0.5%，至每盎司2788.87美元的历史新高，反映了投资者的谨慎。路透社/益普索的一项民调显示，副总统卡玛拉·哈里斯和前总统特朗普之间的竞争非常激烈，哈里斯在注册选民中以44%对43%领先特朗普。
Meanwhile, bitcoin fluctuated near record highs, briefly dipping by 0.12% to US$72,221 as investors weighed the possible market impacts of a Trump win, which many perceive as favourable to cryptocurrency.
与此同时，比特币在接近创纪录高位的波动中，短暂下跌0.12%，至72221美元，投资者正在权衡特朗普概念可能对市场产生的影响，许多人认为这对数字货币是有利的。
The dollar softened slightly against other major currencies following stronger-than-expected US payroll data and the release of the UK's budget. This data showed robust private payroll growth in October, while the main US jobs report for October is due on Friday.
美元兑其他主要货币稍有走软，此前美国工资数据好于预期，并公布了英国的预算案。这些数据显示，10月份私人部门就业增长强劲，而10月份的美国主要就业报告将于周五公布。
In energy markets, oil prices rebounded as US crude inventories fell unexpectedly. Brent crude finished the day up 2.01% at US$72.55 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 2.08% to US$68.61.
在能源市场，美国原油库存意外下降，油价出现反弹。布伦特原油收盘上涨2.01%，至每桶72.55美元，而西德克萨斯中质原油上涨2.08%，至68.61美元。
With attention shifting to upcoming data and earnings, investors remain cautious, navigating both market volatility and shifting economic indicators.
随着关注重点转向即将公布的数据和财报，投资者依然保持谨慎，同时应对市场波动和变化的经济因子。
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