Group 1 - US and European stock markets mostly closed lower, with the Nasdaq down over 0.6% and the S&P 500 experiencing a four-day decline, while the Dow Jones saw a slight increase. The UK FTSE 100 index rose over 1% [2] - Technology stocks generally fell, with Intel dropping nearly 7% and Apple down nearly 2% [2] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index increased by 0.33%, with notable individual stock performances including Zhengye Technology rising over 20% [2] Group 2 - Federal Reserve Governor Cook responded to President Trump's call for her resignation, stating she has no intention of resigning due to social media allegations [3][4] - The Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes revealed that officials generally see risks in the labor market and inflation, but most believe it is too early to cut rates. The decision to maintain the benchmark interest rate was made despite two members voting against it, marking a rare occurrence of dissent within the committee [5][6] - The discussion during the meeting highlighted tariffs as a core issue, with concerns about their impact on inflation and economic uncertainty. Officials noted that tariffs could increase import costs and potentially lead to higher prices, while also worrying about the negative effects on employment and business investment [7] - The staff assessment indicated that the US economy showed "weak" growth in the first half of the year, despite low unemployment rates. The minutes emphasized the potential difficult trade-offs the committee may face between combating inflation and maintaining employment, depending on future economic data [8]
美联储大消息!她回应特朗普:不会辞职!黄金走高
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-21 00:25