标普500指数，五连跌！中国资产逆势上涨

Market Performance - On August 21, US stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 down by 0.34%, 0.34%, and 0.4% respectively, marking the S&P 500's fifth consecutive day of decline [2][3] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 1.35%, with notable gains in Chinese stocks such as XPeng up over 11% and NIO up over 9% [5] Economic Indicators - The US Department of Labor reported that initial jobless claims rose to 235,000, the largest increase in nearly three months, exceeding expectations of 225,000 [2] - Continuing claims reached 1.972 million, the highest since November 2021, surpassing the forecast of 1.96 million [2] Trade Agreement Developments - The US and EU announced a framework agreement for a trade deal covering various sectors including agricultural products, automobiles, aircraft, semiconductors, energy, and digital trade barriers [9][10] - The EU will eliminate tariffs on all US industrial products and provide preferential market access for US agricultural products, including nuts, dairy, and meat [10][11] Future Trade Relations - The EU is expected to purchase $750 billion worth of US energy products by 2028 and commit to buying at least $400 billion in US AI chips for data center construction [13] - Ongoing negotiations will aim to further reduce tariffs and expand cooperation in additional sectors [14]