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Group 1: Consumer Confidence and Market Reactions - The preliminary consumer confidence index for September in the U.S. is reported at 55.4, lower than market expectations and previous values [1] - Long-term inflation expectations rose to 3.9% for the second consecutive month, impacting market sentiment [1] - Following the data release, the probability of a significant 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve decreased to 3.6%, leading to a cautious trading environment [1] Group 2: Stock Market Performance - The three major U.S. stock indices showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones down 0.59%, S&P 500 slightly down 0.05%, and Nasdaq up 0.44%, reaching a new closing high [1] - Over the week, the Dow increased by 0.95%, S&P 500 rose by 1.59%, and Nasdaq gained 2.03%, driven by unexpectedly low inflation data and strong performance in chip and AI stocks [1] Group 3: Gold Market - International gold prices rose, with December futures closing at $3686.4 per ounce, marking a 0.35% increase and a new closing high [3] - The cumulative increase in gold prices for the week was 0.91% [3] Group 4: Tesla Developments - Tesla's autonomous taxi service received approval for road testing in Nevada, leading to a significant stock price increase of over 13% in two days [5] - Analysts predict that if large-scale operations are achieved, autonomous taxis could become a major revenue stream for Tesla [5] Group 5: European Economic Indicators - The UK economy showed zero growth in July, with expectations that weak economic data may prompt the Bank of England to announce a rate cut [7] - Fitch Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit rating from AA- to A+, citing rising fiscal deficits and high public debt relative to GDP [7] - European stock indices exhibited mixed performance, with the UK market down 0.15%, France up 0.02%, and Germany down 0.02% [7] Group 6: Oil Market Dynamics - International oil prices saw an increase, with light crude oil futures closing at $62.69 per barrel, up 0.51%, and Brent crude at $66.99 per barrel, up 0.93% [10] - Weekly gains for oil prices included a 1.33% rise for NYMEX and a 2.27% increase for Brent [10]