Market Overview - Major global stock indices showed positive movements, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 44,922.27, up by 463.66 points, and the Nasdaq at 21,713.14, increasing by 31.24 points (1.04%) [1] - The S&P 500 index rose to 6,466.58, gaining 20.82 points (0.32%), while the European Stoxx 50 increased by 52.28 points (0.98%) to 5,388.25 [1] - Asian markets also experienced gains, with the Hang Seng Index up by 643.99 points (2.58%) and the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 17.54 points (0.48%) [1] U.S.-Russia Relations - President Trump indicated that if the upcoming meeting with President Putin is successful, a trilateral meeting involving Ukrainian President Zelensky could follow [2] - Trump emphasized that the primary goal of the meeting with Putin is to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine, rather than discussing territorial divisions [3] - There is a consensus among European leaders that Ukraine must be involved in negotiations, and any territorial concessions should be decided by Ukraine alone [3] Economic Policies and Investments - Chicago Fed President Goolsbee stated that more evidence of inflation improvement is needed before considering interest rate cuts, indicating that all meetings this fall could be potential policy adjustment windows [5] - A survey revealed that 75% of Japanese companies view the recent U.S.-Japan tariff agreement positively, although 38% anticipate a negative impact on profits [6] Technology Developments - Apple is reportedly developing a desktop AI virtual companion robot, expected to be released in 2027, with an interim smart home display set for mid-2024 [7] - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is investing in Merge Labs, a startup focused on high-bandwidth brain-machine interfaces, with a recent valuation of $850 million [8] - Google plans to invest an additional $9 billion in Oklahoma over the next two years to support new data centers and expand existing facilities [9] Investment Strategies - Bridgewater Associates significantly increased its holdings in Nvidia by 154.37% and in Alphabet by 84.08%, while completely divesting from several Chinese stocks [10] - The fund's total assets reached $24.8 billion, reflecting a 14.81% quarter-over-quarter increase [10] Corporate Actions - Oracle is reportedly laying off employees in its cloud computing division as part of cost-control measures amid significant investments in AI infrastructure [11] - Tesla is hiring for positions related to testing its autonomous driving technology in New York City, indicating potential expansion into the ride-hailing market [12]
24小时环球政经要闻全览 | 8月14日
Ge Long Hui·2025-08-14 00:59