Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-15 12:49Market Movements - US stock index futures are all up, with Dow futures rising by 0.47%, S&P 500 futures up by 0.50%, and Nasdaq futures also increasing by 0.50% [1] - European indices are also showing positive movements, with Germany's DAX up by 0.44%, UK's FTSE 100 up by 0.94%, France's CAC40 up by 1.13%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 up by 0.74% [1] Commodity Prices - WTI crude oil has decreased by 0.42%, trading at $57.00 per barrel, while Brent crude oil has fallen by 0.41%, priced at $60.87 per barrel [2] Economic News - The market is focused on the potential candidates to succeed Jerome Powell as the next Federal Reserve Chair, with President Trump suggesting Kevin Hassett or Kevin Warsh [3] - Key economic data, including the November employment report and CPI data, are set to be released this week, following a recent 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed [3][4] - The bond market is engaged in intense discussions regarding the Fed's future rate cuts, with expectations of two rate cuts next year despite persistent inflation [4] Company News - iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, indicating that existing common stockholders will not receive any equity in the restructured company [6][7] - STMicroelectronics is expected to deliver over 5 billion Starlink chips in the next two years, reflecting the growing demand in the commercial space sector [7] - Sanofi's multiple sclerosis drug tolebrutinib faces delays in FDA approval and has failed in a late-stage trial, potentially threatening its projected $1.7 billion annual sales peak [8] - Argenx has terminated its trial for a thyroid eye disease drug based on recommendations from an independent data monitoring committee, impacting its treatment goals [8] - Rocket Lab has successfully executed its first dedicated launch mission for JAXA, marking a significant milestone for the company in the commercial space sector [9]