Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-05 11:52Market Overview - As of August 5, 2025, U.S. stock index futures showed mixed movements with Dow futures down 0.01%, S&P 500 futures up 0.19%, and Nasdaq futures up 0.29% [1] - European indices also saw positive performance, with Germany's DAX up 0.77%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.54%, France's CAC40 up 0.21%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.34% [2][3] - WTI crude oil prices fell by 0.89% to $65.70 per barrel, while Brent crude oil dropped by 0.76% to $68.24 per barrel [3][4] Economic Insights - MUFG reported a significant shift in market sentiment towards interest rate cuts, with a 90% probability of a rate cut in September following disappointing non-farm payroll data [5][6] - San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly indicated a growing likelihood of multiple rate cuts this year, with the market pricing in at least two cuts by the end of the year [6] - Goldman Sachs warned of a potential slowdown in U.S. GDP growth to 1.1% in Q4 2025, citing weak consumer spending and investment due to tariff pressures [9] Company Performance - Palantir reported a record quarterly revenue exceeding $1 billion, driven by strong growth in U.S. government and commercial orders, with a 48% year-over-year increase [10] - Pfizer's Q2 revenue grew by 10% to $14.65 billion, surpassing expectations, and the company raised its full-year profit guidance [11] - BP's Q2 profit exceeded expectations at $2.35 billion, with plans for a comprehensive business review under new leadership [12] - Yum China reported a 14% increase in operating profit, reaching $304 million, with a net addition of 336 stores in Q2 [13] - Diageo's FY2025 sales slightly declined but showed organic sales growth of 1.7%, with plans for further cost reductions amid economic uncertainty [14]