February 3 News, as the global markets gradually stabilize after a brief sell-off in cryptocurrencies and precious metals, major European stock indices are expected to open higher on Tuesday. According to IG's pre-market data, the UK FTSE 100 index is expected to remain flat, the German DAX index is up about 0.5%, the French CAC 40 index is up 0.6%, and the Italian FTSE MIB index is expected to rise 0.4%, indicating a rebound in market risk sentiment. In the past few days, global assets experienced intense volatility. From last Friday through the weekend, gold, silver, and Bitcoin all declined simultaneously, triggering a mix of safe-haven buying and sell-offs. However, precious metal prices rebounded on Monday, easing market tension. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures continued to rise after a strong start to the new trading month in the US stock market, providing external support for the European session.

February 2 News, global market risk appetite has weakened again. Against the backdrop of uncertain prospects for artificial intelligence and simultaneous declines in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, major European stock indices are expected to open lower. Data shows that the UK FTSE 100 index may fall about 0.5%, the German DAX index nearly 1%, the French CAC 40 index down about 0.8%, and the Italian FTSE MIB index may also experience a similar pullback. This trend echoes the overnight decline in Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea's benchmark index leading the regional markets lower. Investors are closely watching the sharp volatility in gold and silver. Last Friday, silver plummeted about 30% in a single day, marking its worst performance since 1980, after having more than doubled in the previous 12 months. Gold also came under pressure, falling about 9%. The rapid correction of precious metals has accelerated capital flow into defensive assets.