Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-25 01:33Market Performance - Major global indices showed mixed performance on Wednesday, with US stock indices experiencing a second consecutive day of declines [1] - WTI crude oil futures rose by 2.49% to $64.99 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures increased by 2.48% to $69.31 per barrel [2] Trade Agreements - The US announced a reduction of tariffs on EU imported cars to 15%, retroactive to August 1, as part of a framework trade agreement [3] - The European Parliament President expressed confidence that the trade agreement with the US, imposing a 15% tariff on nearly all EU goods exported to the US, will be approved [5] Economic Indicators - Germany's business climate index fell from 88.9 to 87.7 in September, marking the first decline of the year [6] - Russia's Prime Minister projected a GDP growth of 1.3% for 2026, with an expected inflation rate of 6.8% for 2025, decreasing to 4% by the end of 2026 [7] Corporate Developments - Intel is reportedly seeking investment from Apple to help revitalize its struggling chip manufacturing business, with discussions still in early stages [10] - Oracle initiated an $18 billion bond issuance, with demand reaching nearly $88 billion, marking the second-largest bond sale in the market since 2025 [11] - OpenAI is exploring the option of leasing NVIDIA chips to potentially save 10%-15% on costs associated with their new data center collaboration [12] - Amazon's autonomous driving subsidiary, Zoox, is seeking broader regulatory approval to deploy driverless cars without traditional controls, potentially allowing for the operation of up to 2,500 vehicles [13]