Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-22 23:46Market Performance - US stock markets experienced a collective surge, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 1.89%, the Nasdaq increasing by 1.88%, and the S&P 500 gaining 1.52% [2] - The Dow reached a new high, marking three consecutive weeks of gains for both the Dow and S&P 500 [2] - The KBW Bank Index rose by 3.2%, achieving its highest level since 2022, while major tech stocks saw significant increases, with Tesla up over 6% and Intel up over 5% [3] Economic Indicators - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential interest rate cut in September due to rising risks in the job market, despite ongoing concerns about inflation [8] - Barclays has revised its forecast, now predicting that the Fed will begin cutting rates in September instead of December [8] Corporate Developments - The US government now holds a 10% stake in Intel, as stated by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo [4] - Chinese stocks listed in the US saw a broad increase, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising by 2.73% [4] Commodity Market - Cryptocurrencies experienced a collective rise, with Bitcoin increasing by over 3% and Ethereum surpassing its previous all-time high [6] - Gold futures rose by 1.05%, closing at $3417 per ounce, while silver futures increased by 2.12% [6] Ratings and Forecasts - Fitch Ratings confirmed the US rating at "AA+" with a stable outlook, projecting a narrowing of the government deficit to 6.9% of GDP by 2025 [11] - Economic activity in the US is expected to remain subdued at 1.5% in 2026 due to policy uncertainty and high inflation impacting consumer spending [11]