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Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-06-18 00:27

Economic Data Impact - US retail sales in May recorded the largest decline since the beginning of the year, indicating a slowdown in consumer spending, particularly in the automotive sector. Retail sales fell by 0.9% month-over-month, while core retail sales decreased by 0.3% [5] - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates in its upcoming meeting, with market predictions indicating two potential rate cuts of 25 basis points each starting as early as September [5] Energy Sector Response - International oil prices surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the EU's proposal to ban imports of Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027. WTI crude oil rose by $3.07 (4.28%) to $74.84 per barrel, while Brent crude increased by $3.22 (4.4%) to $76.45 per barrel [10][9] - Energy stocks experienced a broad increase, with Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Schlumberger all showing gains [10][11] Airline Industry Developments - Indian Airlines canceled at least five international flights due to technical issues, affecting Boeing aircraft. This led to a decline in airline stocks, with American Airlines dropping over 3% and United Airlines falling more than 6% [7][8] Technology Sector Trends - Major technology stocks experienced declines, with Tesla dropping nearly 4%, Apple down over 1%, and Amazon falling by 0.59%. The overall trend indicates a challenging environment for large tech companies [12] - Amazon's CEO indicated that the adoption of generative AI tools will lead to a reduction in the workforce over the next few years, as fewer employees will be needed for certain tasks [13]