智通财经网·2025-09-18 22:26Market Performance - Major US indices including the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 reached all-time highs following the Federal Reserve's announcement of a 25 basis point interest rate cut [1] - The Dow Jones increased by 124.10 points (0.27%) to 46,142.42, Nasdaq rose by 209.40 points (0.94%) to 22,470.73, S&P 500 gained 31.61 points (0.48%) to 6,631.96, and Russell 2000 climbed 59.317 points (2.46%) to 2,466.662 [1] European Market - The German DAX30 index rose by 343.44 points (1.47%) to 23,690.39, while the UK FTSE 100 increased by 17.53 points (0.19%) to 9,225.90 [2] - The French CAC40 index gained 67.63 points (0.87%) to 7,854.61, and the Euro Stoxx 50 index rose by 91.65 points (1.71%) to 5,461.35 [2] Commodity Prices - Light crude oil futures for October fell by $0.48 to $63.57 per barrel (0.75% decrease), while Brent crude for November dropped by $0.51 to $67.44 per barrel (0.75% decrease) [2] - Spot gold decreased by 0.42% to $3,644.4, with long-term bullish sentiment on gold prices due to factors like US fiscal deficits and central bank purchases [4] Employment Data - A technical error led to a significant underreporting of unemployment claims in North Carolina, with the correct number expected to increase by approximately 20,000 once adjusted [5] - The reported number for the week ending September 6 was only 205, while the actual figure should have been around 19,355 [5] Corporate News - ExxonMobil plans to focus on long-term growth in fossil fuels, expecting stable energy demand through 2050, and aims to double LNG sales by 2030 [7] - Google is integrating its Gemini AI model into the Chrome browser, enhancing user experience by providing explanations and information consolidation [7] - Nvidia's unexpected investment in Intel has led to a significant stock price increase, with the US government's stake now valued at approximately $14 billion, reflecting a paper gain of $4.9 billion [8]