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 CAC 40 down 0.68%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.72% [2][3] Commodity Prices - WTI crude oil is down 0.43%, trading at $64.71 per barrel, while Brent crude oil is down 0.29%, trading at $69.11 per barrel [4] Economic and Regulatory Developments - The risk of a partial US government shutdown is increasing as Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse over funding, which could impact financial regulatory operations and delay key economic data releases [5] - Analysts from Nomura Securities warn that a prolonged shutdown could lead to delays or cancellations of critical economic data, such as monthly employment and inflation reports [5] Corporate News - Bank of America defends the high valuations of US stocks, suggesting they reflect a "new normal" rather than a bubble, citing that 19 out of 20 internal indicators show the S&P 500 is at statistically high levels [6] - Accenture reported Q4 revenue of $17.6 billion, exceeding 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, as it faces operational challenges [10] - Goldman Sachs has downgraded global copper supply forecasts due to production disruptions at the Grasberg mine, estimating a total loss of 525,000 tons of copper supply [8] Technology and Innovation - Circle is exploring a "reversible" mechanism for stablecoin transactions to prevent fraud while maintaining finality in settlements, which contrasts with the traditional immutability principle of blockchain [12] - Apple is urging the EU to repeal the Digital Markets Act, claiming it poses privacy risks and could stifle innovation [13]
三大股指期货齐跌，美国政府又陷停摆危局
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-25 12:38