智通财经网·2025-11-12 22:26Market Overview - The three major U.S. indices showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones reaching a new historical high for the second consecutive day amid expectations that the government shutdown may soon end [1] - The Dow Jones increased by 326.86 points, or 0.68%, closing at 48,254.82 points; the Nasdaq fell by 61.84 points, or 0.26%, to 23,406.46 points; and the S&P 500 rose by 4.38 points, or 0.06%, to 6,850.99 points [1] - European markets also saw gains, with the German DAX30 up by 295.98 points, or 1.23%, and the French CAC40 rising by 85.01 points, or 1.04% [1] Oil Market - Oil prices experienced their largest drop since June, with WTI crude futures falling by 4.2% to approximately $58.50 per barrel, erasing gains from the previous three trading days [2] - Brent crude for January decreased by 3.8%, closing at $62.71 [2] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin declined by 1.3%, trading at $101,743.8, while Ethereum fell by 0.12% to $3,412.13 [3] Precious Metals - Spot gold rose by 1.64%, reaching $4,194.49 [4] Economic Indicators - U.S. credit and debit card spending in October saw a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, marking the largest growth since early 2024, driven by strong demand from high-income households [10] - The overall inflation rate in September was reported at 3%, indicating that retail spending growth may reflect price increases rather than an increase in transaction volume [10] Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve officials expressed differing views on interest rate adjustments, with some advocating for maintaining rates due to persistent inflation concerns [6][11] - The potential for a significant rate cut was discussed, with some officials suggesting a 50 basis point reduction, although a 25 basis point cut is more likely [5] Company Developments - Waymo has launched the first highway autonomous taxi service in the U.S., marking a significant milestone in its competition with ride-hailing companies [12]