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.
週三，由於美國超微公司(AMD)發佈了令人失望的預測，導致芯片製造商股票大幅下跌，美國股市收盤走低。道瓊斯指數下跌91.51點，或0.22%，至42,141.54點，標普500指數下跌0.33%，至5,813.67點，納斯達克綜合指數下滑0.56%，至18,607.93點。
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.
美國超微公司股價暴跌10.6%，因其人工智能芯片的銷售預測不佳，給整個半導體板塊帶來壓力。英偉達股價也下跌，下降了1.4%。科技巨頭Alphabet週二發佈的季度營業收入強於預期，股價上漲了2.8%，爲科技重鎮納斯達克提供了一些緩解。然而，Facebook的母公司Meta Platforms因預期的人工智能進步相關的基礎設施開支，在盤後交易中股價下跌了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.
投資者關注重點仍然集中在大型科技公司的業績上，蘋果和亞馬遜都計劃在週四公佈業績。它們的表現可能影響更廣泛的 市場情緒 ，因爲這些公司在今年的收益中扮演着至關重要的角色。
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.
黃金價格飆升至歷史新高，因爲人們對即將到來的11月5日總統大選的不確定性增加了對 安全避風港資產的需求。現貨黃金上漲了0.5%，至每盎司2788.87美元的歷史新高，反映了投資者的謹慎。路透社/益普索的一項民調顯示，副總統賀錦麗和前總統特朗普之間的競爭非常激烈，賀錦麗在註冊選民中以44%對43%領先特朗普。
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.
與此同時，比特幣在接近創紀錄高位的波動中，短暫下跌0.12%，至72221美元，投資者正在權衡特朗普概念可能對市場產生的影響，許多人認爲這對數字貨幣是有利的。
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.
美元兌其他主要貨幣稍有走軟，此前美國工資數據好於預期，並公佈了英國的預算案。這些數據顯示，10月份私人部門就業增長強勁，而10月份的美國主要就業報告將於週五公佈。
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.
在能源市場，美國原油庫存意外下降，油價出現反彈。布倫特原油收盤上漲2.01%，至每桶72.55美元，而西德克薩斯中質原油上漲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.
隨着關注重點轉向即將公佈的數據和業績，投資者依然保持謹慎，同時應對市場波動和變化的經濟因子。
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