Group 1: Market Overview - The US major indices continued their recent upward trend, with the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 indices reaching historical highs, driven by strong performance in technology and small-cap stocks [1] - The S&P 500 index rose by 0.44% to 6,693.75, while the Dow Jones increased by 0.14% to 46,381.54, and the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.55% to 22,788.98 [1] - The VIX index remained stable at approximately 15.70, indicating a cautious yet optimistic market sentiment [2][7] Group 2: Commodity Prices - WTI crude oil prices increased by 0.42% to $62.66 per barrel, while gold futures rose by 1.00% to $3,743.40 per ounce, reflecting market reactions to supply concerns and inflation expectations [2][6] - The reopening of a major pipeline in Iraq raised supply concerns, contributing to fluctuations in oil prices [5] Group 3: European Market Sentiment - The European Stoxx 50 index decreased by 0.30% to 5,442.05, highlighting a divergence in market sentiment between the UK and continental Europe, with the latter facing growth concerns and policy uncertainties [3] - The FTSE 100 index in the UK rose by 0.11% to 9,226.68, while the DAX in Germany fell by 0.48% to 23,527.05, and the CAC 40 in France decreased by 0.30% to 7,830.11 [2][3] Group 4: Asian Market Performance - In Asia, blue-chip stocks in China weakened, with both the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index and the Shanghai Composite Index reporting losses, while Japan remained closed for a holiday [4]
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-23 08:17