智通财经网·2025-09-05 23:17Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones down 0.48% to 45400.86 points, the Nasdaq down 0.03% to 21700.39 points, and the S&P 500 down 0.32% to 6481.50 points, despite a mixed performance throughout the week [1] - European stocks also closed lower, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.47%, the FTSE 100 down 0.05%, the CAC 40 down 0.31%, the DAX 30 down 0.73%, and the FTSE MIB down 0.91% [1] Employment Data - The U.S. added only 22,000 jobs in August, significantly below economists' expectations of 75,000, raising concerns about a potential economic slowdown [4] - The unemployment rate rose to its highest level since 2021, indicating a possible deterioration in the labor market [4] - Manufacturing employment decreased for the fourth consecutive month, with a reduction of 12,000 jobs, marking the longest decline since 2020 [5][6] Commodity Market - Gold prices surged, breaking the $3600 per ounce mark, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts following weak employment data [3] - The price of light crude oil fell by $1.61 to $61.87 per barrel, a decrease of 2.54%, while Brent crude oil dropped by $1.49 to $65.50 per barrel, down 2.22% [2] Currency Market - The U.S. dollar index fell by 0.59% to 97.765, with the euro trading at 1.1719 dollars and the pound at 1.3509 dollars, both higher than the previous trading day [2] Corporate News - President Trump criticized the European Union for imposing a $3.5 billion fine on Google, threatening to initiate a 301 investigation if such actions continue [8] - Qualcomm's CEO stated that Intel's current manufacturing technology does not meet the standards required for mobile processor suppliers, indicating a potential shift in partnerships if Intel improves its technology [8]