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.
由于先进微设备（AMD）发布了令人失望的预测，受芯片制造商股价大幅下跌的带动，美国股市周三收低。道琼斯工业平均指数下跌91.51点，至42,141.54点，跌幅0.22％，而标准普尔500指数下跌0.33％，至5,813.67点；纳斯达克综合指数下跌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.
由于人工智能芯片的销售预测不佳，AMD股价暴跌了10.6％，这给整个半导体行业带来了压力。英伟达也下跌，下跌了1.4％。科技巨头Alphabet在周二公布的季度收入强于预期后，实现了2.8％的增长，这让以科技股为主的纳斯达克松了一口气。但是，由于与人工智能进步相关的预期基础设施费用，Facebook的母公司Meta Platforms的股价在盘后交易中下跌了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.
投资者的注意力仍然主要集中在大型科技公司的收益报告上，苹果和亚马逊都计划在周四公布业绩。他们的表现可能会更广泛 市场情绪 因为这些公司在今年的增长中起着至关重要的作用。
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.
由于即将到来的11月5日总统大选的不确定性增加了对黄金的需求，金价飙升至历史新高 避险资产。现货黄金上涨0.5％，至创纪录的每盎司2788.87美元，反映了投资者的谨慎态度。路透社/益普索的一项民意调查显示，副总统卡马拉·哈里斯和前总统唐纳德·特朗普之间的竞争激烈，在登记选民中，哈里斯领先特朗普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.
同时，比特币在历史新高附近波动，短暂下跌0.12％，至72,221美元，原因是投资者权衡了特朗普获胜可能产生的市场影响，许多人认为特朗普获胜对加密货币有利。
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.
在美国工资数据强于预期以及英国公布预算之后，美元兑其他主要货币略有疲软。该数据显示，10月份私人薪资增长强劲，而美国10月份的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，由于美国原油库存意外下降，油价反弹。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.
随着注意力转移到即将发布的数据和收益上，投资者保持谨慎，应对市场波动和经济指标的变化。
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