Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-10 00:50Group 1: Market Performance - US stock indices closed mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones down 0.37%, Nasdaq up 0.13%, and S&P 500 down 0.08% [1][8] - Notable movements included Nvidia and Apple slightly down, while Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Broadcom, Tesla, and Walmart saw gains of over 1% [1][8] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index performed poorly, dropping over 2%, with significant declines in stocks such as Qudian down 7.52%, Beike down 5.01%, and Bilibili down 4.19% [1][8] Group 2: Macroeconomic Indicators - The US JOLTs job openings for October were reported at 7.67 million, exceeding expectations of 7.15 million [2][9] - The Conference Board's leading economic index for September was -0.3%, in line with expectations, compared to a previous value of -0.5% [2][9] - The EIA raised its short-term oil price forecasts, projecting Brent crude at $68.91 per barrel in 2025 (up from $68.76) and $55.08 in 2026 (up from $54.92) [2][9] Group 3: Central Bank Dynamics - The Director of the White House National Economic Council, Hassett, indicated that the Federal Reserve has significant room for interest rate cuts, potentially exceeding 25 basis points [3][10] - Hassett emphasized the importance of maintaining political neutrality if appointed as Fed Chair, focusing on economic data [3][10] - He is reportedly favored among Trump's advisors for the Fed Chair position, with final interviews scheduled this week [3][10] Group 4: Commodity and Asset Prices - International precious metal prices surged, with spot silver surpassing $60 per ounce, gaining over 3% in a day and up 108% year-to-date [5][11] - Spot gold broke through $4,220 per ounce, increasing by 0.70%, while New York futures for gold exceeded $4,250 per ounce, rising by 0.77% [5][11] - Cryptocurrency markets also strengthened, with Bitcoin rising above $94,000, up 3.73%, and Ethereum surpassing $3,300, up 5.71% [6][12] - US natural gas futures declined over 4%, currently priced at $3.707 per million British thermal units [7][13]