纳指首破2.1万点，标普再创新高！科技巨头领跑，无视关税阴云

Market Performance - The US stock market reached new highs on July 21, with the Nasdaq Composite Index surpassing 21,000 points for the first time, peaking at 21,077.37 points and closing up 0.38% at 20,974.17 points [1] - The S&P 500 Index also set a record, hitting an intraday high of 6,336.08 points and closing up 0.14% at 6,305.60 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average showed relative weakness, declining 0.04% to close at 44,323.07 points [1] - The S&P 500's communication services sector led the gains with a 1.90% increase, followed by consumer discretionary at 0.60%, while the energy sector was the biggest loser, down 0.96% [1] Technology Sector - Major tech stocks drove the market's rise, with Alphabet up 2.72%, Meta up 1.23%, Amazon up 1.43%, and Apple up 0.62%, although Tesla saw a decline of 0.35% despite earlier gains [2] - The upcoming earnings reports from Tesla and Google are anticipated to be critical in assessing the market's high valuations [2] Corporate Earnings - Strong corporate earnings are a key catalyst for market growth, with over 85% of the 62 S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings exceeding market expectations, significantly above the long-term average of 48% [4] - The seven major tech companies expected to report earnings are projected to lead a 14.1% growth in S&P 500 earnings for the quarter [4] Currency Impact - The US dollar index fell 0.62% to 97.84, creating a favorable exchange rate environment for US companies' overseas revenues [4] - Goldman Sachs' analysis suggests that a 10% decline in the dollar could increase S&P 500 earnings per share by approximately 2% to 3% [4] Trade Policy Uncertainty - The Trump administration's tariff threats continue to loom over the market, with new tariffs expected to be implemented in two weeks [6] - Despite the uncertainty, the market has shown resilience, partly due to the expectation that final tax rates may be lower than proposed [6][8] Federal Reserve Outlook - There are notable divisions within the Federal Reserve regarding monetary policy, with some members advocating for a rate cut in July due to economic risks, while market expectations for a rate cut have cooled [8] - The probability of a rate cut in September is now seen as exceeding 50% [8] Valuation Concerns - The S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio is nearing historical highs, raising concerns about market valuations [10] - Despite these concerns, Wall Street remains relatively optimistic, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 10% increase in the S&P 500 over the next 12 months, reaching 6,900 points [10] Key Upcoming Events - The market will focus on key upcoming events, including earnings guidance from tech giants like Tesla and Google, signals from the Federal Reserve, and developments in tariff negotiations [10]