Market Performance - The Dow Jones and S&P 500 recorded six consecutive days of gains, with the Dow up 300.03 points (0.75%) to 40,527.62 and the S&P 500 up 32.08 points (0.58%) to 5,560.83, marking the longest winning streak since November of the previous year [1] - Major companies like Honeywell and Sherwin-Williams reported better-than-expected earnings, leading to stock price increases of 5.4% and 4.8% respectively [1] - Wells Fargo announced a $40 billion stock buyback plan, resulting in a 2.4% increase in its stock price [1] Consumer Confidence and Economic Indicators - The Conference Board reported a decline in the consumer confidence index to 86, the lowest since May 2020, reflecting concerns over economic and employment prospects due to recent tariff policies [3] - The JOLTs report indicated a decrease in job openings to 7.192 million, below expectations, suggesting signs of a slowing job market [3] Corporate Earnings and Forecasts - General Motors withdrew its full-year guidance due to uncertainties surrounding tariff policies, resulting in a 0.6% drop in its stock price [2] - UPS announced a workforce reduction of 20,000 employees and a scaling back of its Amazon delivery business, leading to a 0.4% decline in its stock price [2] Trade Deficit - The U.S. trade deficit surged by $14 billion in March, reaching a record $162 billion, attributed to companies stockpiling goods ahead of new tariffs [2] Oil and Gold Prices - International oil prices fell, with WTI crude down $1.63 (2.63%) to $60.42 per barrel and Brent crude down $1.61 (2.44%) to $64.25 per barrel, amid concerns over demand and supply dynamics [4] - Gold prices also faced pressure, with COMEX June gold futures down 0.52% to $3,330.20 per ounce [5]
道指、标普六连涨!热门中概股涨跌不一,美国3月贸易逆差创纪录
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-04-30 00:23