Market Performance - US stock indices experienced narrow fluctuations, with small-cap stocks showing strong performance as the Russell 2000 index reached a new historical high [1] - Major indices such as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 saw slight increases of 0.22% and 0.11% respectively, while the Dow Jones index decreased by 0.07% [2] Commodity Market - After reaching new highs, spot silver and copper experienced adjustments, while international oil prices saw a slight increase amid concerns over attacks on Russian oil infrastructure [2] - Bitcoin and Ethereum both saw declines of 1.20% and 1.62% respectively [3] Corporate Developments - Dollar General's stock surged by 14% following its earnings report, with CEO Todd Vasos noting significant sales growth driven by a diverse customer base, particularly from high-income households [5] - Meta is reportedly considering a budget cut of up to 30% for its metaverse division, which may lead to layoffs as the company has not seen the expected level of competition [4] Regulatory Changes - California's Department of Motor Vehicles proposed to lift restrictions on testing and deploying autonomous trucks on public highways, with the consultation period ending on December 18 [7] International Relations - The presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in Washington, aimed at ending a 30-year conflict, with the US also planning to sign bilateral agreements to access key minerals [4] Market Trends - Mercuria, a major commodity trading firm, plans to withdraw over 40,000 tons of copper from LME's Asian warehouses, marking a significant increase in demand for copper [4]
美国小盘股指数创新高 微软商业版Office涨价｜环球市场