Market Overview - US stock index futures are all down, with Dow futures down 0.09%, S&P 500 futures down 0.39%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.53% [1] - European indices also show declines, with Germany's DAX down 1.08%, UK's FTSE 100 down 0.36%, France's CAC40 down 0.68%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.72% [2][3] - WTI crude oil prices decreased by 0.43% to $64.71 per barrel, while Brent crude oil fell by 0.29% to $69.11 per barrel [4] Economic and Regulatory News - The US government faces a potential shutdown due to a funding impasse between Democrats and Republicans, which could impact financial regulatory operations and delay key economic data releases [5] - Analysts from Nomura Securities warn that a prolonged shutdown could hinder the release of critical economic indicators such as monthly employment and inflation data [5] Company News - Bank of America defends high valuations in the US stock market, suggesting they may be justified due to lower financial leverage, reduced earnings volatility, and more stable profit margins [6] - Accenture reported Q4 revenue of $17.6 billion, exceeding market expectations, with a year-over-year revenue growth of 7% to $69.7 billion [9] - Intel is seeking investment from Apple to revitalize its business, amid ongoing discussions about deepening cooperation [10] - Alibaba has become a hot topic in the tech sector due to its increased investment in AI, with its stock rising significantly [10] - Circle is exploring a "reversible" mechanism for stablecoin transactions to prevent fraud while maintaining settlement finality [12] - Apple is urging the EU to repeal the Digital Markets Act, citing concerns over privacy risks and potential stifling of innovation [13] Supply Chain and Production Updates - The Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia has experienced a production halt due to a mudslide, leading Goldman Sachs to lower its global copper supply forecasts for 2025 and 2026 by a total of 52,500 tons [8]
美股前瞻 | 三大股指期货齐跌,美国政府又陷停摆危局