2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-01 23:31Market Overview - On December 1, U.S. stock indices collectively declined, with the Dow Jones falling by 0.9%, losing over 420 points, the Nasdaq down by 0.38%, and the S&P 500 decreasing by 0.53% [1][2]. Technology Sector - Major tech stocks mostly fell, with Broadcom dropping over 4%, Google and Microsoft down more than 1%, while Nvidia rose by 1.65% and Apple increased by 1.52%, reaching a historical high of $283.42 during the session [2][3]. - The MAG index, which includes major tech giants, showed a slight increase of 0.15% [3]. Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency sector experienced significant declines, with Bitcoin dropping over 5% to $86,415.3 and Ethereum falling more than 7% to $2,797.79. The total cryptocurrency market cap has evaporated by over $1 trillion since reaching a peak of approximately $4.3 trillion [6][7]. Commodities - In commodities, spot gold rose by 0.28% to $4,232.12, while silver prices reached a new high of $58.8 per ounce, marking a year-to-date increase of over 100% [5]. - Crude oil prices also saw gains, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising by 1.64% to $59.51 per barrel and Brent crude increasing by 1.49% to $63.31 per barrel, driven by geopolitical risks and supply concerns [5][6]. Retail Sector - Walmart's stock increased by nearly 1%, reaching a historical high, as the "Cyber Monday" shopping event commenced, with online sales expected to reach $14.2 billion according to Adobe Analytics [4]. - Shopify faced a decline of 5.9% due to system outages affecting merchants trying to access its platform [4]. Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks showed strength, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising by 0.87% and the Wind Technology Leaders Index increasing by 1.61%. Notable individual stock movements included a rise of over 5% for Atour and NetEase, while NIO fell by over 5% [4].