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Gold hits new highs as safe-haven buying and Fed outlook fuels momentum

**Gold (XAU/USD) Extends Rally to Fifth Day, Hits New Record Highs Amid Global Uncertainties**

Gold continues its impressive uptrend for the fifth consecutive day, scaling new record highs during the Asian session on Thursday. The persistent rise in gold prices reflects mounting global anxieties among investors, who remain increasingly concerned about economic risks associated with the US government shutdown, heightened US-China trade tensions, and escalating geopolitical conflicts. These factors continue to drive capital flows towards the traditional safe-haven asset—bullion.

Adding to gold’s appeal are dovish expectations for the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Market participants appear to have nearly fully priced in the possibility of two additional rate cuts by the Fed this year, bolstering demand for the non-yielding yellow metal. This outlook weighs on the US Dollar (USD), which has slipped to a more than one-week low, further strengthening the case for gold’s near-term appreciation.

Despite extremely overbought conditions visible on short-term charts, gold bulls remain undeterred. This resilience solidifies a positive near-term outlook for the commodity ahead of upcoming speeches from influential Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members.

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### Market Movers: Gold Supported by Flight to Safety, Dovish Fed, and Weaker USD

The partial US federal government shutdown has now stretched into its third week, with no resolution in sight. On Wednesday, a Republican-backed stopgap funding bill failed for the ninth time in the Senate, intensifying concerns about the economic fallout from a prolonged shutdown. A Treasury official estimated that the shutdown could cost the US economy $15 billion per week in lost output, revising an earlier statement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Meanwhile, US-China trade tensions escalated further as both countries imposed reciprocal port fees this week. President Donald Trump also indicated he was considering ending the cooking oil trade with China in retaliation for China’s refusal to purchase American soybeans. Trump described the situation as an all-out trade war between the two nations.

On the other hand, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a potential pause on import duties for Chinese goods beyond three months if China halts its planned export controls on rare-earth elements—offering a glimmer of hope for easing tensions.

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### Geopolitical Concerns and Fed Dovishness Support Gold

Geopolitically, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Russia about possible consequences should the Ukraine conflict continue unabated. Adding to the tensions, President Trump mentioned the possibility of supplying Ukraine with longer-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.

In a dovish signal on Tuesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlighted an ongoing sluggish labor market, characterized by low hiring and firing activity through September. This reaffirmed market expectations for two 25 basis point rate cuts in the Fed’s October and December meetings.

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### USD Under Pressure as Gold Extends Gains

The US Dollar has continued its downtrend for the third straight day, reaching its lowest level in over a week during Thursday’s Asian session. This decline supports gold’s record-breaking rally and suggests further upside potential for the yellow metal in the near term.

With no major economic releases on the immediate horizon, all eyes will be on speeches from key FOMC members for clues on upcoming rate adjustments. These communications are expected to play a crucial role in shaping USD demand and providing momentum to gold prices.

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### Technical Outlook: Gold Bulls Defy Overbought Signals

The XAU/USD pair has steadily trended higher along an upward-sloping trend line over the past month. Notably, gold’s recent sustained break and hold above the $4,200 psychological level has acted as a fresh catalyst for bullish momentum.

However, an extremely overbought daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) calls for caution before traders consider further long positions. Any corrective pullback could attract buyers near the $4,200 mark, potentially limiting downside pressure toward the $4,180-$4,175 support zone.

If gold breaks convincingly below this level, technical selling may intensify, driving prices toward the intermediate support area around $4,135 en route to the $4,100 level. The next critical support zone lies near $4,060-$4,055. A decisive break below this could signal that the XAU/USD pair has reached a near-term peak.

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**In summary, gold’s uptrend remains robust, supported by an intricate mix of economic uncertainties, dovish Fed expectations, and a weakening US dollar. Traders should monitor key support levels closely while staying attuned to upcoming FOMC remarks, which will likely influence the metals market direction in the short term.**
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A Message to Young Conservatives: Get Involved

Over the past year, Gen Z has experienced an unprecedented shift to the right. In particular, Gen Z men shifted to the right by 13 percent from 2020 to 2024. More recently, the assassination of Charlie Kirk has become an inflection point for young conservatives. But where to now?

The younger generation is not shifting to the right because of low taxes or deregulation. They are not shifting to the right for any concrete policy point. It is important to understand that the reason behind Gen Z’s rightward swing is that this generation, more than any other, has a front-row seat to the visceral decay of America.
*(RELATED: The Role Model Generation Z Needed Charlie Kirk)*

Gen Z’s conservative bent stems from one event more than any other: COVID. The COVID lockdowns prevented my generation from engaging in social interaction during the most crucial developmental phases in our lives. Worse still, the COVID lockdowns coincided with a period of rampant social media use among my generation. When Gen Z was not forced to interact, they shelled up online.
*(RELATED: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Exposes a Generation in Crisis)*

COVID spawned four years of boys in girls’ locker rooms, shameless DEI initiatives, and unprecedented illegal immigration. The culmination of 2020-2024 was an erosion of the societal basis of America, the likes of which we have never seen before. My generation was on the frontlines of America’s cultural baptism in critical theory, DEI, and the products of the Frankfurt School. More than any other, Gen Z was exposed to the most shameless of these ideologies. At the ballot box, these uniquely un-American ideas were rejected.

The zeitgeist of a Gen Z conservative is markedly different from older conservatives. We are based on one guiding principle: America is a uniquely amazing country; therefore, in every way, America and her people must be put first.

For decades, this simple principle has been violated in every conceivable way. From endless foreign wars to economic policies that benefit elites who treat America as nothing more than a means to amass their own power, the leaders of our nation have violated the sovereignty of the American people.

This has resulted in a new consensus in my generation: what we are doing is simply not working.

For many, this is a case for dismay and despair, a reason to write America off. This is fundamentally wrong; America, despite its recent flaws, has given each and every one of us a unique opportunity to succeed. The idea that the “American Experiment” has failed and should be written off should be repulsive to any American.

This is because America is not simply an abstract idea or experiment, but a people, a nation, and a home. We must regain the things that made America special. We must return to a guiding principle that every American is uniquely endowed by our founding principles and therefore should be the unparalleled focus of our government.

While conservative energy has welled up online in my generation, the only way to accomplish our goals is to regain the reins of self-government—in modern terms: get involved.

My message to my fellow young conservatives is exactly that: email your local GOP office, make the phone calls, meet your state representative, and express your viewpoint. You cannot expect your government to reflect your views if you are not collectively and intentionally involved.

Social media can be helpful, but it cannot be a substitute for personal engagement because there is no accountability for bad ideas.

There are multiple emerging campus organizations attempting to remedy this. For example, American Destiny is an up-and-coming nonprofit connecting right-wing college and high school students with right-wing campaigns and causes. More of this is needed.

If Generation Z wants to seriously make a change to put America and her people first, they must have a seat at the table. Now, if you want that seat, you need either a large amount of wealth or focused political capital. The only way to amass the second and effect change is to get involved early and often.

Voicing your opinion on social media is no longer enough; it’s time to take action.

Our founders were perfect examples of this. Our nation was founded because a group of highly engaged and involved young men were ready to sacrifice anything to preserve their right to govern themselves. We must regain our right to govern ourselves.

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**READ MORE:**
– Conservatism Can Help Gen Z Conquer Its Biggest Struggle
– Young Conservatives Cannot Afford to Be Neutral on Family
– Liberals Aren’t Pretending Education Is Value-Neutral, and Neither Should We
https://spectator.org/a-message-to-young-conservatives-get-involved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-message-to-young-conservatives-get-involved

米、友好国と中国に対抗　レアアース輸出規制巡り

経済米、友好国と中国に対抗レアアース輸出規制巡り

2025/10/16 6:47（2025/10/16 6:49 更新）

【ワシントン共同】ベセント米財務長官は15日、中国によるレアアース（希土類）の輸出規制を巡り、友好国と連携して対抗する考えを示した。日本とも協調する意向とみられる。

ベセント氏は「中国対世界の戦いだ」と述べ、複数の国と連携して中国の動きに対抗していく姿勢を強調した。

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米高官「トランプ氏訪日」　ベセント氏、APEC前に

国際米高官「トランプ氏訪日」ベセント氏、APEC前に
2025/10/15 22:55 (2025/10/15 22:57 更新)

【ワシントン共同】ベセント米財務長官は15日、トランプ大統領が31日から韓国で開かれるアジア太平洋経済協力会議（APEC）首脳会議の前に日本へ立ち寄る予定だと述べた。

この発言は、ワシントンで開かれたイベントでのものだった。

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＜関連情報＞
・クリップ機能は有料会員の方のみご利用いただけます。
・西日本新聞meとは？

【※残り87文字（有料会員限定）】
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公明支援「白紙」で自民が出馬へ　中村裕之議員、北海道4区

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公明支援「白紙」で自民が出馬へ
中村裕之議員、北海道4区

2025年10月15日18:45（18:48更新）

自民党の中村裕之衆院議員は15日、公明党との連立解消に伴い、次期衆院選で公明候補を支援する予定だった北海道4区から立候補する意向を示した。

これに対して、自民党の鈴木俊一幹事長は、同区での両党の協力関係は白紙に戻るとの認識を示している。

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東証、午前終値は4万7463円　615円高、前日下落で買い戻し

経済東証、午前終値は4万7463円 615円高、前日下落で買い戻し

2025年10月15日 11:57（12:00更新）

15日午前の東京株式市場は、日経平均株価（225種）が反発しました。前日終値からの上げ幅は一時600円を超え、節目の4万7000円を回復しました。

前日は政局混乱への警戒感から1200円以上の大幅下落となっており、今回の上昇はこうした下落を受けた買い戻しの動きとみられています。

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Global stocks see mixed day amid trade angst, Powell comments

NEW YORK, United States — European and US stock markets experienced a decline before recovering somewhat as investors weighed ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. The markets also digested fresh commentary from the Federal Reserve.

Wall Street indices opened firmly in the red amid the latest back-and-forth between the United States and China on trade. However, US stocks managed to recover somewhat as the session progressed.

https://business.inquirer.net/552672/global-stocks-see-mixed-day-amid-trade-angst-powell-comments

イスラエルが不参加表明　ビザ発給拒否の世界体操

スポーツ｜イスラエルが世界体操選手権の不参加を表明〜ビザ発給拒否を受けて〜
2025年10月15日 7:01（10月15日 7:02 更新）
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イスラエル・テルアビブ近郊でイスラエルの国旗を持つ人たち（13日撮影、AP＝共同）

【ジュネーブ共同】イスラエル体操連盟（IGF）は14日、体操の世界選手権（19日開幕、開催地：インドネシア）について、インドネシア側がイスラエル選手のビザ発給を拒否したことを受け、同選手権への不参加を正式に表明しました。

この決定は、開催国であるインドネシアの対応によるものであり、国際スポーツ界にとって大きな波紋を呼んでいます。

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経済 米、友好国と中国に対抗 レアアース輸出規制巡り

経済 東証、午前終値は4万7463円 615円高、前日下落で買い戻し

経済米、友好国と中国に対抗レアアース輸出規制巡り

経済東証、午前終値は4万7463円 615円高、前日下落で買い戻し