2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-21 16:10Market Overview - As of October 21, U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance, with the Dow Jones up by 0.89%, the Nasdaq down by 0.16%, and the S&P 500 up by 0.18% [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 47,121.38, gaining 414.80 points [2] - The Nasdaq Composite Index stood at 22,953.11, losing 37.43 points [2] - The S&P 500 Index was at 6,747.05, increasing by 11.92 points [2] Technology Sector Performance - The Nasdaq 100 Index fell by 0.10%, while the major U.S. tech giants index dropped by 0.42% [2] - Amazon led gains among tech giants with a rise of 2.39%, while Google experienced the largest decline at 3.3% [2][3] - Apple continued its upward trend, reaching a new high with a 0.25% increase [2][3] Chinese Stocks - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index saw a slight decline of 0.6%, with most popular Chinese stocks experiencing losses [4] - Notable declines included NIO, Baidu, and Alibaba, each dropping over 2%, while Bilibili rose over 6% [4] Education Sector - The online education sector maintained its previous day's gains, with Intelligent Future rising over 7% and New Oriental increasing by over 4% [4][5] Precious Metals Market - Gold and silver prices fell sharply, with gold dropping to $4,106.82 per ounce, marking a significant decline of over 6% [6] - The decline in precious metals was attributed to profit-taking and a decrease in safe-haven demand due to easing global trade tensions [6] - Analysts noted that the strong U.S. dollar made precious metals more expensive for buyers, contributing to the price drop [6] Geopolitical Factors - Changes in the Russia-Ukraine situation have introduced volatility in the gold market, with European leaders expressing strong support for U.S. positions on Ukraine [7] - Analysts indicated that while ETF holdings in gold have not reached previous peaks, historical trends suggest that buying momentum may eventually turn into selling pressure [7]