Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-10-23 23:39Market Performance - US stock markets saw a broad increase, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 0.31%, the S&P 500 up by 0.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.89% as of the close on October 23 [1] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index, which tracks Chinese stocks listed in the US, increased by 1.66% [1] Technology Sector - Major US tech stocks mostly rose, with Intel up over 3%, Tesla over 2%, and Amazon and Nvidia each rising over 1% [2] - Notable gains were seen in storage stocks, with SanDisk surging over 13% to reach a record high, and Western Digital up over 5% [2] - AMD's stock fell by 8.72% after the company lowered its revenue guidance for Q1 2026 to $5 billion, down from a previous estimate of $6-7 billion due to changes in AI project delivery schedules [2] Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks collectively rose, with notable increases including Xunlei up over 7%, Alibaba, Hesai, and Century Internet each up over 3% [3] - Other companies like Baidu and WeRide saw gains close to 3%, while JD.com and Sohu rose over 2% [3] Gold Market - COMEX gold futures rose by 1.91% to $4,143.2 per ounce, although there was a slight pullback later [5] - JPMorgan remains bullish on gold, predicting an average price of $5,055 per ounce by Q4 2026, a potential increase of about 15% from the recent high of $4,381 [5] - The forecast is driven by sustained demand for gold from global investors and central banks, estimated at around 566 tons [5] Long-term Outlook on Gold - Guojin Securities suggests that gold pricing reflects the collapse of the dollar-dominated international order, driven by low global growth and stagnation in technological progress [6] - The report indicates that gold prices may face downward risks if new technological advancements significantly boost productivity [6]