On Tuesday (January 27), before the U.S. stock market opened, stock index futures showed mixed trends: Nasdaq 100 futures were relatively strong, while Dow Jones futures fell slightly, with market risk sentiment oscillating between "technology stocks' resilience" and "high-asset volatility."
Stock Index Futures: Nasdaq 100 Leads, Dow Slightly Under Pressure
As of pre-market hours, Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 0.49%, S&P 500 futures increased slightly by about 0.21%, while Dow 30 futures retreated about 0.1%. The divergence in futures suggests that funds are positioning around structural opportunities before waiting for more catalysts.
Precious Metals: Gold Stabilizes at High Levels, Silver Faces Increased Volatility After Surge
Precious metals remain the focus before the market: spot gold (XAU/USD) continues to stand above $5000; spot silver (XAG/USD) surged about 8% intraday, approaching around $112, having broken the $117 mark on Monday, with volatility significantly amplified.
In terms of institutional views, Société Générale stated in its latest assessment that after gold prices reached its "within year $5000" target ahead of schedule, it has further raised its year-end forecast to $6000 per ounce.
Forex and Cryptocurrency: Dollar Rebounds, Bitcoin Continues Weak Trend
Before the market, the dollar index fluctuated higher, reporting around 97.27; by contrast, Bitcoin continued its recent weak trend, still hovering around $88,000, with overall elasticity not as significant as precious metals.
Energy: Oil Prices Slightly Retract, Still Within Key Range
In terms of crude oil, pre-market oil prices slightly declined after rebounding: WTI crude oil is around $60.4, Brent crude oil is around $64.45, with intra-day performance showing a slight fluctuation trend.
