Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-16 23:48Market Overview - The U.S. stock market showed mixed results with the Dow Jones falling by 302.30 points (0.62%) to 48114.26, while the Nasdaq rose by 54.05 points (0.23%) to 23111.46 [1] - The S&P 500 index decreased by 16.25 points (0.24%) to 6800.26 [1] - In the European market, major indices such as Germany's DAX30 and the UK's FTSE 100 also experienced declines of 0.78% and 0.69% respectively [2] Employment Data - The U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, recovering from a loss of 105,000 jobs in October [6] - The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest since 2021, up from 4.4% in September [6] Retail Sales - U.S. retail sales remained flat in October, with a 1.6% decline in auto sales impacting overall performance [7] - Excluding auto dealers and gas stations, sales increased by 0.5%, indicating some growth in other retail categories [7] Federal Reserve Insights - The potential candidates for the Federal Reserve chair position include current Fed Governor Waller and former Fed Governor Walsh, with Waller being favored for his clear arguments for rate cuts [8][9] - The outgoing Atlanta Fed President Bostic emphasized the need for continued focus on inflation, predicting it will remain above 2.5% through 2026 [9] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin increased by 1.4% to $87,637.9, while Ethereum decreased by 0.6% to $2,948 [4] Commodity Prices - Spot gold fell by 0.07% to $4,302.46, while crude oil prices dropped significantly, with WTI down by $1.55 (2.73%) to $55.27 per barrel [5] Company News - Goldman Sachs is restructuring parts of its technology investment banking division to focus on AI infrastructure [13] - Morgan Stanley predicts that Tesla's Robotaxi fleet could expand to 1,000 vehicles by 2026, driven by advancements in technology and regulatory milestones [13]