Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-10-24 00:36Market Performance - The three major U.S. stock indices all closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 0.31%, the S&P 500 increasing by 0.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.89% [2][3] - Major technology stocks also saw gains, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index up by 1.66% and the Wind China Technology Leaders Index rising by 2.65% [16] Individual Stock Movements - Honeywell International surged by 6.81%, 3M Company increased by 2.61%, and Amazon rose by 1.44%, leading the Dow [3] - Among Chinese concept stocks, Meituan rose by 5.01%, Alibaba increased by 3.65%, and Baidu gained 2.95%, leading the Wind China Technology Leaders Index [19][20] Oil Price Surge - International oil prices surged due to geopolitical tensions, with U.S. crude oil futures rising by 5.56% to $61.75 per barrel, and Brent crude oil futures increasing by 5.38% to $65.96 per barrel [21] - The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against Russian oil companies, contributing to concerns over potential disruptions in Russian oil supply, which further drove up oil prices [21] Geopolitical Developments - The White House indicated that a meeting between President Trump and President Putin is not entirely out of the question, despite recent tensions [22] - President Putin stated that the recent U.S. sanctions are unfriendly and will not significantly impact the Russian economy, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over confrontation [25]