Market Overview - The New York stock market experienced significant declines due to heightened risk aversion following Israel's military strikes on Iran, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by 769.83 points to close at 42197.79, a decrease of 1.79% [1] - The S&P 500 index fell by 68.29 points to 5976.97, down 1.13%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index decreased by 255.66 points to 19406.83, a decline of 1.30% [1] - Among the S&P 500 sectors, ten out of eleven sectors declined, with the financial and technology sectors leading the losses at 2.06% and 1.50%, respectively, while the energy sector rose by 1.72% [1] Geopolitical Impact - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi condemned the Israeli attacks, stating that Iran would respond appropriately [1] - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that military actions would continue until threats are eliminated, with reports of Iran launching missiles towards Israel [1] Oil Market and Inflation Concerns - The conflict between Iran and Israel has raised concerns in the market, particularly regarding oil prices, which have increased by 40% over the past two months due to geopolitical risks and inflation pressures [2] - If oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, U.S. inflation could accelerate towards 5% [3] - A $10 increase in international oil prices could raise the U.S. Consumer Price Index by 0.5 percentage points, impacting consumer spending and economic growth [3] Economic Forecasts - If the conflict escalates significantly, global economic growth could be adversely affected, with a projected reduction of 1.8% in global GDP growth and a 1.9% decrease in U.S. GDP growth over the next year [3] - The preliminary consumer confidence index for June in the U.S. was reported at 60.5, an increase from 52.2 in May, indicating a slight improvement in consumer sentiment despite inflation concerns [3] Stock Performance - Oil and gas stocks, along with defense-related stocks, saw price increases, while travel-related stocks declined [4]
【环球财经】避险需求显著走高 纽约股市三大股指13日均显著下跌
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-14 01:52