Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-18 23:32Market Overview - On November 18, US stock indices opened lower and closed down across the board, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 46,091.74 points, down 1.07%, the S&P 500 at 6,617.32 points, down 0.83%, and the Nasdaq at 22,432.85 points, down 1.21% [2] Technology Sector - All seven major US tech companies experienced declines, with the US Tech Giants Index closing down 1.82%. Amazon fell by 4.43%, Nvidia and Microsoft dropped over 2%, and Tesla decreased by 1.88%. Nvidia has seen a decline of over 10% this month as the market awaits its Q3 earnings report [4] Chinese Assets - Most Chinese assets saw gains, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising by 0.42%. Notable performers included Su Xuan Tang Pharmaceutical, which surged by 18.52%, and iQIYI, Niu Technologies, which both increased by over 6%. Other companies like Youdao, Xinyang, Douyu, Huya, New Oriental, Baidu Group, and Yum China also saw gains of over 2% [4] Precious Metals - As of November 19, gold prices increased by 0.53%, reaching $4,066.717 per ounce, while COMEX gold futures fell by 0.19% to $4,066.9 per ounce. Silver prices rose by 1% to $50.68 per ounce [5] Oil Market - On November 18, light crude oil futures for December delivery rose by $0.83, closing at $60.74 per barrel, a 1.39% increase. January delivery Brent crude oil futures increased by $0.69, closing at $64.89 per barrel, a 1.07% rise [7]