【环球财经】市场情绪回升 纳斯达克指数创下历史收盘新高

Group 1: Market Overview - Investors are optimistic about trade tariff negotiations, leading to significant gains in the New York stock market on the 9th, with all three major indices closing higher [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 217.54 points to close at 44,458.3, a gain of 0.49%; the S&P 500 increased by 37.74 points to 6,263.26, a rise of 0.61%; and the Nasdaq Composite climbed by 192.87 points to 20,611.34, up 0.95% [1] - Among the S&P 500's eleven sectors, eight rose while three fell, with utilities and technology sectors leading gains at 1.00% and 0.94%, respectively [1] Group 2: Economic Forecasts - UBS maintains an optimistic outlook for the U.S. stock market, predicting continued growth over the next 12 months, with S&P 500 expected to reach 6,500 points by June 2026, representing a 4% increase from current levels [1] - UBS anticipates corporate earnings growth to recover to over 6% quarterly by 2026, with annual growth potentially reaching 8% [1] Group 3: Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes indicate a consensus among officials for potential interest rate cuts this year, though there is significant disagreement on the extent and timing of these cuts [2] - Officials discussed strategies to address inflationary pressures from tariffs and a weak labor market, suggesting that current rates are near neutral and should not be adjusted significantly [2] Group 4: Company-Specific Developments - Nvidia's stock rose by 1.8%, pushing its market capitalization past $4 trillion, marking a historic valuation milestone for a publicly traded company [2] - Merck's acquisition of Verona Pharma for approximately $10 billion has led to a 20% surge in Verona's stock price in pre-market trading, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2025 [3] - Merck's president stated that the acquisition will enhance its product pipeline in the treatment of pulmonary diseases, contributing to both short-term and long-term revenue growth [3]