Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-10-16 00:33Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary has indicated a potential extension of the tariff "ceasefire," which has positively impacted Chinese assets and led to a rise in U.S. stock markets [1][2] - The U.S. stock market saw significant gains, with the Dow Jones rising by 400 points at one point, and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also recording increases of approximately 0.7% and 0.4% respectively [1] - Major U.S. banks, including Bank of America and Morgan Stanley, reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, contributing to a nearly 5% increase in their stock prices [2] Group 2 - Analysts express caution regarding the market outlook, suggesting that uncertainty surrounding the trade war may lead to sideways trading near historical highs [3] - The recent strong performance of U.S. banks has bolstered confidence in corporate resilience, despite ongoing trade tensions [4] - The Federal Reserve's officials have highlighted increased downside risks due to trade uncertainties, indicating a need for potential interest rate cuts [4]