当地时间12月18日，美股三大指数普涨，道指涨0.14%、纳指涨1.38%、标普500指数涨0.79%。美股大型科技股集体上涨，特斯拉涨超3%，亚马逊、Meta 涨超2%。 商品市场上，当地时间12月18日，COMEX白银期货跌超2%，现货钯金收涨3.25%。国际油价小幅上涨。 美股三大指数普涨 黄金、白银回调 当地时间12月18日，黄金、白银集体回调。截至北京时间6:15，COMEX黄金期货跌0.22%报4364.1美元/盎司，COMEX白银期货跌2.15%报65.46美元/盎 司。现货铂金收涨0.77%，现货钯金收涨3.25%。 科技股反弹 当地时间12月18日，美股三大指数收盘普涨。道指涨0.14%，报47951.85点；纳指涨1.38%，报23006.36点；标普500指数涨0.79%，报6774.76点，结束此前 连续4个交易日下跌趋势。 消息面上，据央视财经报道，当地时间12月18日，美国劳工部发布的数据显示，今年11月美国消费者价格指数（CPI）同比上涨2.7%；剔除波动较大的食 品和能源价格后，11月核心消费者价格指数同比上涨2.6%。这是联邦政府结束"停摆"以来，美国公布的最为重要的一份通胀 ...

Group 1: Technology Stocks Performance - Major tech stocks experienced a collective rise, with Tesla increasing over 3%, Amazon and Facebook rising over 2%, and Google and Nvidia gaining nearly 2% [2] - Chip stocks saw widespread gains, with Micron Technology up over 10%, TSMC rising nearly 3%, and ASML increasing over 2% [2] Group 2: Individual Stock Movements - Micron Technology's stock price reached $248.55, reflecting a 10.21% increase [3] - Tesla's stock price was $483.37, marking a 3.45% rise [3] - Amazon's stock price was $226.76, with a 2.48% increase [3] - Facebook's stock price was $664.45, showing a 2.30% rise [3] - Nvidia's stock price was $174.14, reflecting a 1.87% increase [3] - AMD's stock price was $201.06, with a 1.49% rise [3] Group 3: Chinese Stocks and Indices - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 0.97%, indicating a positive trend for Chinese stocks [2] - Individual Chinese stocks such as BOSS Zhipin increased over 5%, while XPeng Motors and Hesai Technology rose nearly 3% [2] Group 4: Trump Media Technology Group - Trump Media Technology Group's stock surged over 40% following the announcement of a merger agreement with TAE Technologies, expected to complete by mid-2026 [4] Group 5: Commodity Prices - WTI crude oil futures closed up 0.38% at $56.15 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures rose 0.23% to $59.82 per barrel [5] - COMEX gold futures fell 0.23% to $4363.9 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures dropped 2.17% to $65.45 per ounce [6] Group 6: Cryptocurrency Market - Major cryptocurrencies experienced declines, with Bitcoin dropping below $85,000, currently priced at $85,340 per coin [7][8] - Over the past 24 hours, more than 160,000 traders faced liquidation, totaling approximately $549 million [8] Group 7: Economic Indicators - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November rose 2.7% year-on-year, down from 3% in September, with food prices increasing by 2.6% and energy prices by 4.2% [9] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 2.6% year-on-year [9] - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in January is 26.6%, with a 73.4% chance of maintaining current rates [9]

Market Performance - The three major U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.14%, the S&P 500 up 0.79%, and the Nasdaq up 1.38% [1] - Major tech stocks saw collective gains, with Tesla rising over 3%, Amazon and Facebook up over 2%, and Google and Nvidia nearly 2% [3] Semiconductor Sector - Semiconductor stocks generally rose, with Micron Technology increasing over 10%, TSMC up nearly 3%, and ASML up over 2% [3] - Notable price movements included Micron at $248.55 (+10.21%), Tesla at $483.37 (+3.45%), and Amazon at $226.76 (+2.48%) [4] Chinese Stocks - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 0.97%, with individual stocks like BOSS Zhipin up over 5% and XPeng Motors and Hesai Technology nearly 3% [3] Trump Media Technology Group - Trump Media Technology Group's stock surged over 40% following the announcement of a merger agreement with TAE Technologies, expected to complete by mid-2026 [5] Commodity Prices - WTI crude oil futures rose by 0.38% to $56.15 per barrel, while Brent crude increased by 0.23% to $59.82 per barrel [5] - COMEX gold futures fell by 0.23% to $4363.9 per ounce, and silver futures dropped by 2.17% to $65.45 per ounce [5] Cryptocurrency Market - Major cryptocurrencies experienced declines, with Bitcoin dropping below $85,000, currently at $85,340, reflecting a 0.84% decrease [6] - The total market saw over 160,000 liquidations in the past 24 hours [5] Inflation Data - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November rose by 2.7% year-on-year, down from 3% in September, with food prices up 2.6% and energy prices up 4.2% [7] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 2.6% year-on-year [7] Federal Reserve Outlook - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in January is 26.6%, with a 73.4% chance of maintaining current rates [8] - By March, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point cut rises to 46.8% [8]

Group 1: Economic Data - The U.S. November CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, lower than the market expectation of 3.1% [3] - The core CPI rose by 2.6% year-on-year, also below the expected 3%, marking the lowest level since March 2021 [3] - Initial jobless claims for the week ending December 13 were reported at 224,000, slightly below expectations, indicating relative stability in the labor market [3] Group 2: Stock Market Performance - Major U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by 65.88 points (0.14%) to 47,951.85, the S&P 500 up by 53.33 points (0.79%) to 6,774.76, and the Nasdaq Composite up by 313.04 points (1.38%) to 23,006.36 [1] - Micron Technology's stock surged by 10.2% after the company provided a quarterly profit guidance nearly double analysts' expectations, driven by strong demand related to artificial intelligence [2] - Trump Media & Technology Group's stock skyrocketed by 41% following the announcement of a stock merger with TAE Technologies, valuing the deal at over $6 billion [2] Group 3: Sector Performance - The technology sector was a major driver of market performance, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising by 2.6% [2] - Non-essential consumer goods sector showed strong performance, with Starbucks up by 4.9% and Lululemon up by 3.5% [2] - Chinese concept stocks generally performed well, with notable increases in shares of XPeng Motors (up 2.82%), Futu Holdings (up 2.19%), and Tencent Holdings ADR (up 1.41%) [2]

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Core Points - The article discusses the blocking of Amazon's takeover and the subsequent ownership transfer to Chinese entities [1] Group 1 - The decision to block Amazon's acquisition is highlighted as a significant regulatory move [1] - The implications of the takeover blockage suggest a shift in ownership dynamics within the industry [1] - The article indicates that Chinese ownership will now play a crucial role in the affected market [1]

【环球时报驻美国特约记者 冯亚仁 环球时报驻德国特约记者 青木】英国《金融时报》17日报道称，作为对美国科技公司遭遇欧盟巨额罚 款的回应，美国政府近日威胁要对欧盟进行"对等报复"，并点名埃森哲、西门子等知名公司。美国《纽约时报》认为，这似乎预示着美欧 贸易关系将进入一段更加动荡的时期。美国一直敦促欧洲向美国公司开放其科技领域，但欧盟针对谷歌等美国大型科技企业的调查以及处 罚持续引发美国不满。 英国《金融时报》称，美国贸易代表办公室表示，美国在服务贸易上对欧盟仍保持顺差，2023年达到1090亿欧元，部分抵消了其在货物贸 易上1570亿欧元的逆差。然而，这一顺差并未缓解美方对欧盟监管政策的不满，华盛顿认为，欧盟在监管上对美国企业"苛刻而不公平"， 并通过数字税、罚款和法律诉讼等手段削弱美企竞争力。 " 点名 " 多个欧洲企业 美国贸易代表办公室当地时间16日在社交媒体X上发布声明，指责欧盟及成员国长期对美服务提供商采取"歧视性和骚扰性的诉讼、税收、 罚款及指令"。声明认为，过去几年谷歌、苹果、亚马逊、微软和Meta等美国科技巨头持续遭遇来自欧盟的调查和罚款，本月X也因违反欧 盟《数字服务法》被罚1.4亿美元，引 ...

Group 1 - China's Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched its zero-tariff operation on December 18, expanding the range of zero-tariff goods to over 6,600 items, enhancing consumer experience for travel and shopping [2] - The Ministry of Commerce has reintroduced export license management for steel for the first time in 16 years to strengthen monitoring and analysis of steel product exports [2] - A giant underwater gold mine has been discovered in Shandong Province, with proven gold reserves of over 3,900 tons, accounting for approximately 26% of the national total [2] Group 2 - The State Administration for Market Regulation emphasizes the need to strengthen the construction of a unified national market and promote fair competition [3] - The U.S. has initiated a military sale to Taiwan valued at approximately $11 billion, marking one of the largest military sales [3] - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has issued guidelines for holding central enterprises accountable for investment violations, effective from January 1, 2026 [3] Group 3 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission is advancing the "14th Five-Year" plan for the capital market, focusing on comprehensive reforms and high-level opening-up [4] - A-share indices showed divergence, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing up 0.16% while the Shenzhen Component Index and ChiNext Index fell by 1.29% and 2.17%, respectively [4] - The Hong Kong stock market is undergoing a narrow consolidation, with the Hang Seng Index closing up 0.12% [4] Group 4 - Morgan Stanley predicts that chip stocks will remain one of the best-performing sectors in the U.S. stock market next year, highlighting Nvidia, Broadcom, and Astera Labs as top picks [5] - Insurance asset management institutions have registered 83 asset-backed plans this year, totaling approximately 344.56 billion yuan [5] - Domestic GPU companies, Moore Threads and Muxi Co., have recently listed on the STAR Market, attracting significant investment from insurance funds [5] Group 5 - A wave of IPOs is expected in the Hong Kong capital market, with several companies starting public offerings on December 18 [6] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that the photovoltaic industry will enter a critical phase in 2026, focusing on capacity regulation [8] Group 6 - The State Council has issued guidelines to strengthen electronic cigarette regulation and combat illegal tobacco-related activities [9] - The upcoming New Year's holiday is projected to significantly boost the domestic tourism market, with flight bookings increasing by approximately 46% year-on-year [9] - The total scale of bank wealth management products reached a historical high of about 34 trillion yuan by the end of November [9] Group 7 - The People's Bank of China will issue 40 billion yuan in central bank bills in Hong Kong on December 22, with a maturity of six months [18] - The U.S. Treasury Department reported an increase in Japan's holdings of U.S. Treasury securities to $1.2 trillion in October [18]

Group 1 - Micron Technology released an optimistic earnings forecast, with Q1 adjusted revenue of $13.64 billion, a 57% year-over-year increase, and net profit of $5.2 billion, significantly exceeding last year's $2 billion. The company plans to increase capital expenditures to $20 billion by 2026, with the first wafers from a new Idaho factory expected in early 2027 [2] - Trump Media & Technology Group plans to acquire TAE Technologies, valuing the deal at over $6 billion. The merger will involve a $300 million phased investment and aims to address AI-related energy shortages with a utility-scale fusion power plant by 2026 [2] - OpenAI is in preliminary talks to raise at least several billion dollars, with a potential maximum of $100 billion, which could increase its valuation to $750 billion, a 50% rise from its October valuation of $500 billion [2] Group 2 - TSMC continues to see strong demand for advanced process capacity amid Micron's strong performance and memory chip shortages, solidifying its core position in the AI supply chain [5] - Domestic GPU companies, Muxi and Moore Threads, have successfully listed on the STAR Market, attracting significant investment interest, indicating strong market attention towards the domestic GPU sector [5] - Alibaba's Qianwen APP integrates with Amap, enhancing its AI capabilities and expanding its application in the physical world, thereby strengthening Alibaba's ecosystem in AI [5] - Sichuan Road and Bridge received a stake increase from Zhongyou Insurance, now holding 5% of the company, reflecting institutional recognition of long-term investment value in infrastructure [5] Group 3 - Amazon joined the U.S. AI "Genesis Project" and is considering a $10 billion investment in OpenAI, while also forming a new department to accelerate technology breakthroughs [9] - NVIDIA collaborates with the U.S. government on the "Genesis Project" and has launched the RTX PRO 5000 72GB BLACKWELL GPU [9] - Microsoft has open-sourced a 40 billion parameter 3D generation model and expanded its partnership with Cognizant to develop industrial-grade AI solutions [9] - Tesla's stock value is heavily reliant on autonomous driving estimates, with analysts warning that its automotive business may only be worth $30 per share [9] Group 4 - LG Energy's stock fell 9% after Ford canceled a $6.5 billion electric vehicle battery supply agreement, impacting its North American market strategy [12] - Toyota plans to import three models from the U.S. to Japan starting in 2026 and is collaborating with Bosch on a large-scale ADAS project [12] - Samsung Electronics is set to deliver SOCAMM2 samples to NVIDIA and plans to launch new AI-connected home appliances at CES 2026 [12] - SK Hynix's stock has surged 220% due to rising memory prices, positioning it as a major beneficiary alongside Samsung [12]

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