USD down, gold above $3360 on optimism, bargain buying.

On Thursday, due to the Federal Reserve's speech driving up expectations of interest rate cuts, the US dollar index fell slightly and ultimately closed down 0.611% at 99.29. The yield on US Treasury bonds has declined, with the benchmark 10-year bond yield closing at 4.325%; The two-year US Treasury yield, which is more sensitive to monetary policy, closed at 3.805%. On April 25th Beijing time, spot gold traded around 3361.70, as the market digested sentiment about easing tariffs. The weak US dollar and bargain hunting drove up gold prices, and market attention remained focused on the latest developments in trade relations. International crude oil prices have risen slightly due to the complex macro environment and geopolitical factors. WTI crude oil once reached the 63 mark and ultimately closed up 0.76% at $62.62 per barrel; Brent crude oil closed up 0.63% at $65.66 per barrel.