Recently, I noticed that U.S. stock futures are weakening in pre-market trading, and the reason is quite simple: the prices of oil and gold, two important indicators, have started to pull back from their previous highs. Under these circumstances, risk assets will naturally come under pressure.

Speaking of gold price fluctuations, these years have indeed had a significant impact on market sentiment. When safe-haven assets weaken, it usually indicates that market risk appetite is rising, but it also reflects some concerns about the economic outlook. The decline in oil prices along with it further reinforces this signal.

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