Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-01 09:13Market Overview - US stock market closed higher for the fifth consecutive day, driven by optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in December [1] - The rebound is characterized as a tentative "relief rally" rather than a full correction, reflecting cautious investor sentiment towards high valuations [1] - European markets showed slight gains, with the Stoxx 50 index rising due to financial stocks and some individual stock acquisitions [3] - Asian markets experienced a recovery, with many regional indices closing more firmly as hopes for Fed rate cuts increased [3] Key Indices Performance - S&P 500 index rose by 0.5355% to 6849.09 [5] - Dow Jones increased by 0.6100% to 47716.42 [5] - Nasdaq 100 index climbed by 0.7844% to 25434.889 [5] - Russell 2000 index gained 0.5800% to 2500.43 [5] Volatility and Yield - VIX decreased by 4.9971% to 16.35, indicating a slight easing in market volatility [6] - US 10-year yield rose by 0.4777% to 4.0382%, reflecting changing investor sentiment [6] - WTI crude oil price fell by 0.1705% to $58.55, while gold increased by 0.3400% to $4236.79 [6] Notable Stock Movements - Intel (INTC) surged by 10.2% amid speculation of becoming a supplier for Apple's processors [7] - Moderna (MRNA) rose by 3.88% following strong Q3 earnings and significant cost-cutting measures, boosting confidence in 2025 profit outlook [7] - Western Digital (WDC) increased by 3.54% due to optimism over AI-driven storage demand and strong performance in its hard drive and data center business [7]