Important Market News - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut, lowering the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.5%-3.75%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut since September 2023 and the sixth since the current easing cycle began in September 2024. Fed Chairman Powell stated that the monetary policy actions are guided by the dual mandate of promoting full employment and price stability. The committee noted that inflation risks are tilted upward while employment risks are tilted downward, indicating a challenging situation [1] - U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 1.05%, Nasdaq up 0.33%, and S&P 500 up 0.68%. Major tech stocks mostly rose, with Tesla, Amazon, Broadcom, and Google gaining over 1%. However, Meta fell over 1% and Microsoft dropped over 2%. Storage, energy storage, and infrastructure stocks led the gains, with GE Vernova rising over 15% and Sandisk up over 6%. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose 0.65%, with most Chinese concept stocks increasing [1] Industry Insights - SpaceX is advancing its IPO plans, aiming for a valuation of $1.5 trillion and plans to raise over $30 billion. The IPO is expected to occur in mid to late 2026, with part of the funds allocated for developing space data centers. SpaceX currently monopolizes nearly 90% of the orbital launch market and is expanding into space data services, creating a business model independent of Earth's resource limitations. If successful, this IPO could surpass Saudi Aramco's record $29 billion fundraising in 2019, marking the largest IPO in history [3] - The satellite communication industry is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting it could reach between 200 billion to 400 billion yuan by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 10%-28%. The industry is at a critical turning point from "concept validation" to "scale application," driven by technological maturity, cost reductions, and expanded application scenarios [4] - NAND flash memory prices have surged nearly 50% in a month, with shortages expected to become widespread after Q2 2024. Reports indicate that many manufacturers have inventory only until Q1 2026, and some will have no stock available from March 2024. The price increase is driven by a shift in production capacity towards high-profit enterprise and AI applications, alongside a rapid exit of older process capacities [5] - The low-altitude economy is becoming a strategic emerging industry, with Meituan set to launch an integrated low-altitude logistics network. This network aims to achieve delivery efficiency within a 3-kilometer radius in 15 minutes. The market for low-altitude economy is expected to reach 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025 and 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035, presenting significant growth opportunities for related companies [7]
美联储宣布降息25个基点;SpaceX计划明年上市,1.5万亿美元估值将创造史上最大IPO!存储大厂NAND报价单月暴涨近50%——《投资早参》