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US Stock Market Dips Amidst Chipmaker Losses, Gold Hits New Record

US Stock Market Dips Amidst Chipmaker Losses, Gold Hits New Record

美國股市下跌,芯片製造商虧損,黃金創歷史新高
Business Today ·  10:29

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.

由於先進微設備(AMD)發佈了令人失望的預測,受芯片製造商股價大幅下跌的帶動,美國股市週三收低。道瓊斯工業平均指數下跌91.51點,至42,141.54點,跌幅0.22%,而標準普爾500指數下跌0.33%,至5,813.67點;納斯達克綜合指數下跌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.

由於人工智能芯片的銷售預測不佳,AMD股價暴跌了10.6%,這給整個半導體行業帶來了壓力。英偉達也下跌,下跌了1.4%。科技巨頭Alphabet在週二公佈的季度收入強於預期後,實現了2.8%的增長,這讓以科技股爲主的納斯達克鬆了一口氣。但是,由於與人工智能進步相關的預期基礎設施費用,Facebook的母公司Meta Platforms的股價在盤後交易中下跌了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.

投資者的注意力仍然主要集中在大型科技公司的收益報告上,蘋果和亞馬遜都計劃在週四公佈業績。他們的表現可能會更廣泛 市場情緒 因爲這些公司在今年的增長中起着至關重要的作用。

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.

由於即將到來的11月5日總統大選的不確定性增加了對黃金的需求,金價飆升至歷史新高 避險資產。現貨黃金上漲0.5%,至創紀錄的每盎司2788.87美元,反映了投資者的謹慎態度。路透社/益普索的一項民意調查顯示,副總統卡馬拉·賀錦麗和前總統唐納德·特朗普之間的競爭激烈,在登記選民中,賀錦麗領先特朗普44%至43%。

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.

同時,比特幣在歷史新高附近波動,短暫下跌0.12%,至72,221美元,原因是投資者權衡了特朗普獲勝可能產生的市場影響,許多人認爲特朗普獲勝對加密貨幣有利。

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.

在美國工資數據強於預期以及英國公佈預算之後,美元兌其他主要貨幣略有疲軟。該數據顯示,10月份私人薪資增長強勁,而美國10月份的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,由於美國原油庫存意外下降,油價反彈。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.

隨着注意力轉移到即將發佈的數據和收益上,投資者保持謹慎,應對市場波動和經濟指標的變化。

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