Starbucks(US:SBUX) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-26 09:45Economic Data and Market Impact - Recent economic and employment data from the U.S. exceeded expectations, leading to a decrease in market expectations for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][3] - Initial jobless claims fell by 14,000 to 218,000, the lowest level since July, and GDP growth for Q2 was revised up to 3.8%, the best performance in two years [3] - Despite strong economic growth, inflation levels have risen, which may limit the Federal Reserve's policy options moving forward [3] Company-Specific Developments - Oracle Corporation's stock rating was downgraded to "sell" by some institutions, predicting a potential 40% decline in its stock price, contributing to a more than 5% drop in its share price [1] - Starbucks announced a restructuring plan involving the closure of hundreds of stores in North America and Europe, along with the layoff of approximately 900 employees, leading to a 1% drop in its stock price [4] - The restructuring will cost Starbucks $1 billion, including $150 million for employee severance and $850 million for store closures [4] Industry Trends - The European market faced pressure as the U.S. Department of Commerce announced an investigation into imports of robots, industrial machinery, and medical devices, causing declines in related stocks [6] - Siemens Healthineers and Philips saw their stock prices drop over 3% due to investor concerns about potential tariffs [6] - SAP is under investigation by the EU for potential antitrust violations, which could result in significant fines if found guilty, leading to a more than 1% drop in its stock price [8] Commodity Market Movements - International oil prices showed mixed results, with light crude oil futures closing at $64.98 per barrel, down 0.02%, while Brent crude rose by 0.16% to $69.42 per barrel [9] - Gold prices experienced slight fluctuations, closing at $1,771.10 per ounce, with a marginal increase of 0.08% [10]