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美股前瞻 | 三大股指期货齐跌,市场聚焦美国5月零售销售
NvidiaNvidia(US:NVDA) 智通财经网·2025-06-17 11:31

Market Overview - US stock index futures are all down, with Dow futures down 0.60%, S&P 500 futures down 0.58%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.62% [1] - European indices also show declines, with Germany's DAX down 1.24%, UK's FTSE 100 down 0.46%, France's CAC40 down 1.07%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 1.31% [2][3] - WTI crude oil increased by 1.74% to $71.47 per barrel, while Brent crude oil rose by 1.78% to $74.53 per barrel [3][4] Retail Sales and Economic Indicators - US retail sales for May are expected to decline significantly, with a projected month-over-month decrease of 0.7%, contrasting with a slight increase of 0.1% in April [5] - Economists predict that the decline may reach 1%, marking the largest monthly drop since March 2023 [5] Federal Reserve and Inflation - The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain a wait-and-see approach due to concerns over tariffs affecting inflation expectations, despite recent improvements in inflation data [6] - The decision on whether to cut interest rates will depend on how officials assess the risks related to inflation expectations [6] Clean Energy Sector - A Republican Senate bill proposes to terminate tax credits for wind and solar energy earlier than expected, negatively impacting the solar sector [7][12] - Following the announcement, solar stocks experienced significant declines, with Sunrun down 32%, SolarEdge down 25%, and Enphase down 18% [12] Household Investment Trends - Goldman Sachs reports that US households are expected to directly purchase $425 billion in US stocks this year, driven by retirement savings [8] - The average stock allocation in retirement accounts has increased from 66% in 2013 to 71% in 2022, with younger investors showing even higher allocations [8] Currency and Economic Outlook - UBS warns of a potential decline in the US dollar due to economic slowdown and rising fiscal deficits, predicting a nearly 10% drop in the dollar index by 2025 [9] - The report highlights concerns over the traditional role of the dollar as a safe-haven asset [9] Cryptocurrency Regulation - The US Senate is set to vote on the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate stablecoins, potentially enhancing the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry [10] Corporate Developments - American Express announced a significant upgrade to its Platinum Card, marking the largest investment in card renewal in over 40 years [14] - SoftBank raised approximately $4.8 billion by selling T-Mobile shares to fund its AI initiatives [14] - MicroStrategy has purchased $1.05 billion in Bitcoin using preferred stock, raising concerns about its funding strategy [13][15]