Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-07-11 00:28Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices experienced slight gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs [1][3] - The Dow Jones increased by 0.43% to 44,650.64 points, the S&P 500 rose by 0.27% to 6,280.46 points, and the Nasdaq gained 0.09% to 20,630.66 points [3] Economic Insights - Goldman Sachs warns that the U.S. stock market bull run may face risks in the second half of the year, including economic growth shocks, interest rate volatility, and a weakening dollar [1][5] - The Federal Reserve's balance sheet may not need to shrink as much as previously expected, with a target reserve level of $27 trillion compared to the current $33 trillion [5] Cryptocurrency Developments - Bitcoin prices surged, briefly surpassing $117,000, driven by investor interest in risk assets and short position liquidations [1][10] - Approximately $318 million in Bitcoin short positions were liquidated within 24 hours, leading to a rise in cryptocurrency-related stocks [10] Technology Sector Performance - Major tech stocks showed mixed results, with Tesla rising over 4%, while Amazon and Microsoft saw slight declines [6] - Tesla plans to expand its autonomous taxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area, pending regulatory approval [8] - Amazon is considering a multi-billion dollar investment in AI startup Anthropic to strengthen its competitive position in the AI sector [8] International Trade and Relations - Brazil's President Lula announced plans to negotiate tariffs with the U.S. following a proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, with potential retaliatory measures if negotiations fail [12] - The U.S. is set to provide $300 million in military aid to Ukraine, which may include advanced weapon systems [14]