Market Movements - US stock index futures are all down ahead of the market opening, with Dow futures down 0.07%, S&P 500 futures down 0.10%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.13% [1] - European indices also show declines, with Germany's DAX down 0.48%, UK's FTSE 100 down 0.07%, France's CAC40 down 0.81%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.65% [2][3] - WTI crude oil is up 0.45%, priced at $62.26 per barrel, while Brent crude is up 0.30%, priced at $66.05 per barrel [4] Market News - Investors are focused on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, with an 85% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut expected next month [5] - Powell's speech is anticipated to address inflation, rising producer prices, and a weak job market, while avoiding topics like White House policies or pressures from President Trump [5] - Goldman Sachs warns of potential risks that could lead to a significant market correction, despite a stable growth environment and strong earnings reports [6] - Atlanta Fed President Bostic suggests a possible rate cut this year, citing increased consumer pressure from tariffs [6] - Goldman Sachs also cautions that market predictions for 2026 profit margins may be overly optimistic, despite strong Q2 earnings [7] Company News - Thoma Bravo is in advanced talks to acquire Dayforce, a human resources management software provider, potentially leading to its privatization [8] - Tesla's rental prices in the UK have nearly halved, forcing the company to offer discounts of up to 40% to boost sales amid a significant drop in demand [8] - Google has been fined $36 million by Australia for anti-competitive practices related to its search application on Android devices [9] Earnings Forecast - Upcoming earnings reports include BHP and Agora on Tuesday morning, and Home Depot and Xpeng on Tuesday pre-market [9]
美股前瞻 | 三大股指期货齐跌 美乌总统会谈在即
智通财经网·2025-08-18 11:37