[Gold Prices Hit Record High, Driven by Rate Cut Expectations and Geopolitical Risks] Institutional analysis indicates that gold prices continued their upward trend on Monday evening, reaching a record high, driven by safe-haven demand and market expectations of the Federal Reserve easing monetary policy. Saxo Bank analysts stated that weak U.S. inflation and employment data have reinforced expectations for rate cuts next year. Geopolitical factors have also contributed to the rise in gold prices, including the U.S. escalating its standoff with Venezuelan oil tankers and intercepting vessels off the South American coast.

US President Trump and his family launched tokens and pardoned cryptocurrency related individuals in 2025, but since taking office, the cryptocurrency market value has fallen by $500 billion, Bitcoin prices have dropped by 12%, and TRUMP tokens have fallen by 93% from historical highs. （Cointelegraph）

[Traders Bet 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Will Rebound to 4% Within Weeks] Traders are heavily buying Treasury options, betting that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield will rebound to 4% in the coming weeks. According to data from the CME Group, a March-expiring 10-year Treasury option contract saw a surge in buying volume over the past week, with open interest reaching 171,153 contracts. The total premium paid amounted to approximately $80 million, marking a 300% increase within a week. Recently, the 10-year Treasury yield has edged higher, having touched 4.20% earlier this month and fluctuating to 4.16% on Monday. Investors are weighing economic data and Federal Reserve officials' remarks to find clues about potential rate cuts.

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