Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 00:32Market Overview - US stock market faced pressure due to economic data and Trump's threat of high tariffs on semiconductors, leading to a decline in chip stocks [1][2] - Despite the pressure, major US indices recorded weekly gains: Dow Jones up 1.74%, Nasdaq up 0.81%, and S&P 500 up 0.94% [3] Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - Investors are focused on the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium where Fed Chair Powell will speak, potentially providing insights on future interest rate cuts [5][14] - Powell's speech is expected to address the five-year review of the Fed's monetary policy framework, with market participants wary of any hawkish signals [14][15] Corporate Earnings and Market Reactions - Upcoming earnings reports from retail stocks and Chinese companies are anticipated, with particular attention on how tariffs impact their performance [6] - Notable companies reporting include Xiaomi, XPeng, Baidu, and Bilibili [6] Bond Market - US Treasury yields showed slight fluctuations, with the 10-year yield at 4.321% and the 2-year yield at 3.763% [8] Notable Stock Movements - Major tech stocks experienced mixed performance: Nvidia down 0.86%, Microsoft down 0.44%, Apple down 0.51%, while Intel rose 2.93% [8] - In Chinese stocks, Tencent rose 0.34%, while Alibaba fell 0.83% [10] Geopolitical Developments - Trump expressed a desire for a direct peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, indicating progress in discussions with Putin [16] - The geopolitical landscape remains a focal point for investors, particularly regarding US-Russia relations and their implications for the market [16] AI Sector Developments - Meta is undergoing its fourth restructuring of its AI team in six months, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities [17] - OpenAI plans to invest "trillions" in AI infrastructure, highlighting the sector's growth potential and importance [18]