Countdown to US government shutdown: the three major stock index futures fall, BHP's US shares drop nearly 7% in overnight trading, spot gold approaches $3,870 per ounce, and the dollar comes under pressure.

September 30, before the U.S. stock market opened, due to the unresolved risk of a U.S. government shutdown, investors remained cautious. U.S. index futures fell across the board: S&P 500 futures down 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.3%, Dow futures down 0.2%. The U.S. dollar was under pressure and gold prices hit a new record high. Most Chinese concept stocks rose, with Bilibili up about 5%, XPeng Motors up about 2%, and Alibaba up about 1%. BHP’s U.S. shares dropped nearly 7% in nighttime trading. Asian stocks mostly declined, with the Nikkei 225 closing down 0.2%, Korea’s KOSPI closing down 0.2%, Vietnam’s VN Index down 1%, Singapore Straits Index up 0.4%, and Malaysia Index up 0.4%. In commodities, spot gold rose nearly 1% to $3,868.8/oz, silver fell nearly 1%, copper pulled back from highs, and crude oil fell. Core asset trends are as follows: - U.S. major index futures fell collectively: S&P 500 futures down 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.3%, Dow futures down 0.2% - BHP’s U.S. share price dropped nearly 7% in nighttime trading. - Most Chinese concept stocks rose, Bilibili up about 5%, XPeng Motors up about 2%, Alibaba up about 1%. - Nikkei 225 closed down 0.2% at 44,932.63 points. - Korea’s KOSPI closed down 0.2% at 3,424.60 points. - U.S. Dollar Index dropped 0.15% to 97.79. - Spot gold rose nearly 1% to $3,868.8/oz. - Spot silver fell 1.0% intraday to $46.39/oz. - U.S. Dollar Index dropped 0.15% to 97.79. - Brent crude oil dropped 0.5 to $66.73/barrel. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.3%. Due to the unresolved risk of a government shutdown, investors remain cautious. On Monday Eastern Time, Trump met with Democrats but made no progress toward an agreement to avoid a government shutdown. Lawmakers must reach an agreement by 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, or a partial government shutdown will occur. If the government shuts down, it will stop releasing economic data, leaving the Fed without key data for setting interest rate paths. BHP’s U.S. shares dropped nearly 7% in nighttime trading. Affected by the U.S. government shutdown risk, the dollar is under pressure, with the dollar index falling 0.15% to 97.79. Spot gold rose nearly 1% to $3,868.8/oz. This year’s gold price has surged 47%, expected to achieve its largest annual increase since 1979. This not only reflects concerns over the U.S. government shutdown, but also global trade tensions and the impact of Fed rate cuts. Brent crude oil dropped 0.5 to $66.73/barrel. Risk Warning and Disclaimer The market carries risks; investment requires caution. This article does not constitute individual investment advice and does not take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their specific circumstances. Investment decisions are at your own risk.