智通财经网·2025-12-15 01:33Market Overview - The stock market experienced a decline last Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite Index dropping approximately 1.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index fell by 0.5% and 1% respectively [1] - This week, the Nasdaq Index is down about 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Index has risen over 1%. The S&P 500 Index decreased by 0.6% but closed at a historical high on Thursday [1] Federal Reserve and Leadership Speculation - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, marking the third rate cut of 2025 and the most contentious decision of the year, with three members dissenting [2] - Market attention is shifting towards potential candidates to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, with Kevin Hassett and Kevin Walsh being prominent names. As of last Friday, Hassett had a 73% probability of being nominated, while Walsh's chances increased to 39% after a recent report [2][3] Corporate Earnings and Market Sentiment - Major companies such as Micron, Accenture, Nike, FedEx, and Darden Restaurants are set to report their quarterly earnings this week, which will be closely monitored by investors [1] - Oracle's stock fell over 10% after announcing that AI-related costs would exceed expectations, while Broadcom's earnings report indicated profit pressures, leading to an 11% drop in its stock [5] AI Investment Trends - The recent surge in debt issuance by large companies, particularly in the investment-grade bond market, has reached $75 billion in September and October, significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average of $37 billion per year [5] - Analysts suggest that the next major beneficiaries of AI technology may not be chip manufacturers or large-scale companies, but rather businesses that implement this technology to enhance growth and productivity [5]