Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-15 00:08Market Overview - The three major US stock indices closed mixed, with the Dow Jones up 0.44%, the Nasdaq down 0.76%, and the S&P 500 down 0.16%. Major tech stocks mostly declined, with Nvidia down over 4% and Walmart up 5%, reaching a record closing high [1] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell 1.95%, with Chinese concept stocks generally declining, including NIO down over 5% and Baidu down over 4% [1] Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of further signs of distress in the US labor market, suggesting a potential interest rate cut later this month. He indicated that the risk of job losses has increased, marking the strongest hint yet that the Fed may lower borrowing costs by 25 basis points [1] - Powell also mentioned that the Fed might soon end its long-standing efforts to reduce its balance sheet, known as quantitative tightening, to ensure sufficient liquidity in the financial system [1] Industry Developments - The China National Nuclear Corporation's Southwest Institute of Physics has made significant progress in key technologies for magnetic confinement nuclear fusion energy extraction, establishing a research platform for liquid metal and helium gas coolant systems, which enhances China's engineering verification capabilities [3] - The advancement supports the construction of China's fusion experimental reactor and the ITER project, positioning nuclear fusion as a key focus in global energy strategies [3] - The demand for large-capacity storage products is rising due to AI inference applications, prompting HDD and SSD suppliers to expand their offerings. The HDD market faces a significant supply gap, leading NAND Flash manufacturers to accelerate production of ultra-large capacity SSDs [4][5] - The storage industry is expected to see a recovery driven by limited capacity and unexpected demand, with DRAM prices rising approximately 72% over the past six months [5] - Shanghai's Economic and Information Technology Commission has issued a development plan for the smart terminal industry, emphasizing the need for advancements in AI and computing technologies [6] Company Announcements - Magnetic Valley Technology announced that a shareholder plans to reduce their stake by up to 0.86% of the total share capital [7] - Tianli Lithium Energy disclosed that a shareholder intends to reduce their holdings by up to 3% of the total share capital [7] - Ruyi Group received a notice from the China Securities Regulatory Commission regarding an investigation for suspected information disclosure violations, but operations remain normal [7] - Huayi Technology announced a plan for a shareholder to reduce their stake by up to 3% of the total share capital [8]